South Spokane Resident Arrives Home To Find Male Burglarizing Apartment; Resident Assaulted Before Suspect Flees The Area
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~ Spokane, WA - On the evening of January 15, 2026, a reported burglary at an apartment complex on South Palouse Highway prompted a swift response from Spokane Police Officers. According to Officer Daniel Strassenberg, Public Information Officer for the Spokane Police Department, the incident occurred just before 7 p.m.

The victim, a female resident of the complex, had returned home to find an unknown male in her bedroom. When she confronted him, she was struck in the face and sustained minor injuries from a knife or box cutter that the suspect had in his possession. The suspect then fled through a bedroom window before officers arrived at the scene.

Upon their arrival, officers established a perimeter around the area and called for assistance from a K9 unit and the Air Support Unit (ASU) in an attempt to locate the suspect. However, despite their efforts, he was not found.

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Investigations revealed that the suspect may have gained entry into the apartment through an unsecured slider door. The Forensics Unit was also called to process the scene for any potential evidence. The victim's injuries were consistent with being struck in the face and cut with an edged weapon.

The suspect is described as a white male with blue eyes and blonde eyelashes, standing between 5'06" to 5'10" with a heavy build. He was wearing a black ski mask and a red hoodie with a white "fleur de-lis" emblem on the left side. The weapon used in the assault is described as having a curved steel blade with a black and red handle.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233 and reference case number 2026-20009673.

In light of this incident, authorities are reminding residents to take necessary precautions for home security and burglary prevention. Images related to this incident have been released by authorities including pictures of a bedroom and a window.

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