The Island Blotter

San Juan County Sheriff's Log — Powered by dad humor

Source: Islands Sounder

Week of Aug 12

A Friday Harbor shoplifter's debut in security camera footage wasn't quite the breakthrough moment they were hoping for; they were booked into jail for third-degree theft after denying involvement despite video evidence.

Aug 13, 2024 Friday Harbor Theft
Week of Aug 5

A Lopez resident reported a stolen kayak from the marina, and the investigation is paddling along—no suspect in sight yet.

Aug 11, 2024 Theft

An Orcas deputy investigated a theft, which we can only assume was someone's prized collection of something very important to them.

Aug 7, 2024 Theft

A San Juan deputy located a suspect vehicle and recovered 18 campaign signs, proving that sign theft is definitely not a platform we endorse.

Aug 7, 2024 Theft
Week of Dec 12

Someone stole a street sign on San Juan, proving that the only thing more elusive than a street sign is whoever took it, as deputies had no workable leads or suspects at the time.

Dec 12, 2022 Theft

A San Juan market manager called in a shoplifter they'd caught on camera, and a trespass warning letter was issued—because nothing says "please don't steal from us again" quite like official paperwork.

Dec 12, 2022 Theft
Week of Nov 28

A San Juan deputy took a theft report from sometime in the last three months, which is a wide window for someone to have really committed to the heist.

Nov 30, 2022 Theft
Week of Jan 2

Friday Harbor experienced a theft, though the suspect apparently believed in the "no witnesses, no crime" philosophy; investigators are open to other theories.

Jan 6, 2017 Friday Harbor Theft