Tumwater police seek alleged gun thief

The suspect in the gun theft was pictured wearing a red cap, black graphic t-shirt, light-colored jean shorts, and red sneakers.

Photo courtesy of Tumwater Police Department

Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly stole a bag containing a firearm from a Tumwater hotel room.

The Tumwater Police Department reported in a social media post that a man unlawfully entered a room at the OYO Hotel on the night of August 8 at 10:45 p.m. and stole a bag containing a black Sig Sauer P365 XL, which has since been logged as stolen.

Police said there was probable cause to arrest the individual for first-degree burglary and theft of a firearm.

The man was pictured wearing a red cap, black graphic t-shirt, light-colored jean shorts, and red sneakers.

Tumwater police urged those with information about the incident to contact Officer T. Brown or the Crime Stoppers of South Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and reference case number 2023-01377.