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(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department is continuing investigations into an increase in robberies in the city’s South

After a string of at least 14 armed robberies targeting families of Asian descent in South Seattle, Seattle Police are now speaking out about the investigation and warning community members about the disturbing trend. 

Seattle police are warning residents of armed teen suspects who are connected to at least 14 robberies targeting families of Asian descent in south Seattle. About the string of robberies: According to police, the armed intruders wearing ski masks have broken into over a dozen homes — primarily in the Rainier Beach, Rainier View and Beacon Hill neighborhoods — and held occupants at gunpoint while stealing cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene in a stolen Kia or Hyundai getaway vehicle. There have been at least 14 home robberies in south Seattle since June, with eight occurri...

Police in Seattle are investigating a string of robberies against mostly elderly Asian people who are confronted at gunpoint outside their homes.

There have been at least 14 home robberies in south Seattle since June, with eight of them occurring just since Aug. 6