Here’s a roundup of some of the more interesting recent neighborhood crime news from Arlington and Stanwood, provided by police:
Arlington
3100 block of Smokey Point Drive, April 11. Arlington police began investigating the alleged theft of a Barbie collection from a storage locker. Various other items were also allegedly stolen, bringing the total loss to an estimated $2,840 worth of merchandise.
3300 block of 169th Place NE, April 11. A woman allegedly passed a counterfeit $100 bill at a pet store. She was clearly seen on the store security system and Arlington police are trying to identify her.
3700 block of 177th Place NE, April 10. A resident called Arlington police to report the suspicious death of his dog.
Stanwood
9600 block of 276th Street NW, April 28. A Port-a-Potty was set on fire.
8700 block of 271st Street NW, April 27. A man was allegedly assaulted, unprovoked. Police are investigating the attack.
8000 block of 272nd Street NW, April 21. Police found a 22-year-old man who is a registered sex offender living in the same home as a 15-year-old girl and her aunt.
27200 block of Church Creek Loop, April 13. Someone burglarized a house after entering it through a pet door installed by a previous owner.