UPDATE:  There is more information on the arrest of a burglary suspect in the 2900 block of West McGraw in Magnolia on the Seattle Police Department Blotter this morning.  The suspect was described as a white male, mid-thirties, wearing a blue baseball cap and jeans.  By the time the first officer arrived there was another call from a neighbor stating that a person matching that description may have attempted to break in to that residence as well.  Officers located the suspect in the backyard and took him into custody.  The suspect was positively identified by the victims.  The 35 year old man was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Burglary.

If you heard or saw a large number of police cars at 29th and McGraw on Wednesday night, Magnolia Voice reader KKennell just wrote to tell us what was going on:

At approximately 9:40 tonight there were five cop cars on the corner of 29th and McGraw. An alert neighbor of ours saw a young man up to no good and called the police.  They caught the guy breaking and entering a house down the hill from the intersection. From what was overheard it would seem police were familiar with the young man. Who says you can’t get the police here when you need ‘em?  It’s a lesson we all have to keep alert even in a "safer" neighborhood like ours.

No official word yet from Seattle Police about the incident but this does point out the need to call 911 anytime you see anything suspicious in your neighborhood. 

This is a also a good time for a reminder that The Magnolia Community Club general meeting next week will focus on crime prevention in Magnolia.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 7 to 9p.m. in the Blaine cafeteria. Representatives from the Seattle Police Department will share information about the recent burglaries in the area and what residents can do to focus on staying safe.