Police and Street Closures at 9th and Pacific
For any of our downtown friends and coworkers, you may want to know that it’s a little chaotic at 9th and Pacific right now. The Bank of America at 9th and A street was robbed a little bit ago. While the robber was caught, there is a mysterious box at the scene that is being treated as a bomb. Streets are being closed. People are being kept back. Police are absolutely everywhere. A woman from Wenatchee whose car is located next to the box was told that it may be “a few hours” before she’s allowed back into the area.
Given that this is one block from Suite133, we’ll check in on the scene throughout the afternoon.
(Thanks to Brooks Seymore for the photos)
And we particularly like this photo of the robot sent to us by Sam. It was shot using an iPhone and a set of binoculars.
Filed under: public-safety
19 comments
M Michelle October 8, 2009
Don’t come down to A Street now – it’s closed between 11th – 9th . There are at least a dozen TPD around redirecting traffic and restricting access. Thank for sharing the reason why.
A Ashley Tellus October 8, 2009
I am stuck in my work place. Thanks for the information on why I am stuck in here.
R Robert Peaslee October 8, 2009
There is caution tape all over – now is a great time for a game of Red Rover!
(The winners get shot.)
T Tacoma1 October 8, 2009
Damn, that can’t be good. I really hope that everyone inside the bank is OK. BTW, can anyone tell if Link is still running?
D Danielle October 8, 2009
Yes, the link is still running… it’s outside our doorstep. :)
R RR Anderson October 8, 2009
TV Helicopter spotted. King 5 news I can count on?
R RR Anderson October 8, 2009
3 dudes in blue FBI coats just walked past learning sprout
D downtown October 9, 2009
Russell employees are stuck in the building…that’s one way to keep Russell in Tacoma.
S Sam October 9, 2009
They got robots out working in the parking lot.
D Derek staff October 9, 2009
They got robots out working in the parking lot.
Send photos if you can. We like robots.
B Becky October 9, 2009
Um, boom? (circa 5:16 pm)
P P October 9, 2009
Um, boom?
I assume that would be the robots taking care of business.
S Sam October 9, 2009
They’re taking pictures now, had a dog out sniffing. I’m a bit high up for pictures, but I’ll do what I can.
S Sandy October 9, 2009
& just think, Derek, you were feeling uninspired about what to write about today. Clearly, the universe heard you and wanted to help you out.
D David Boe October 9, 2009
I can find no coverage of this event in the TNT this morning; therefore, it must not have actually happened – just someone’s overactive imagination I suspect.
R RR Anderson October 9, 2009
love the improvised robot photo.
Nice work Sam!
A Altered Chords October 9, 2009
Hal of a Sub advertising stunt.
B Becky October 9, 2009
@David, there’s a lame little blurb in the Lights & Sirens blog section of the News Trib. Hasn’t been updated since 4 pm Thursday. Exit133’s where it’s at!
R rainlover October 9, 2009
Mr Boe, look at litte closer at A3, it’s not much…no photos.