A suspect in the theft of thousands of dollars of high-tech gear from a Lynnwood office building turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
A 37-year-old man called 911 from an Everett hotel room, saying he was the man who robbed CRS Financial Center once in July and again two weeks ago.
Lynnwood police have the man in custody and are interviewing him to make sure he is the one responsible for the thefts.
Earlier this week, the owner of the Lynnwood office building announced a $10,000 reward for anyone who had information that would lead to the arrest of the thief.
The thief stole about $15,000 worth of computer and video equipment from the building in the 20000 block of 44th Avenue W. The financial center’s main tenant is MILA, a wholesale mortgage lender, which was hit both times.
In July, the thief used a crowbar to break in through a back door after the center had closed. On Sept. 14, he walked in during daytime business hours and posed as a technology services worker. Security cameras showed him walking casually near an elevator.
The suspect is a balding white man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a slim to medium build. He looked to be in his 30s, a police statement said.
Police still ask anyone with information about the case to call detective Josh Kelsey at 425-744-6918.
Reporter Scott Pesznecker: 425-339-3436 or spesznecker@heraldnet.com.
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