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Theft of water bottle results in arrest for 1st Degree Robbery, 2nd Degree Assault

Officer Daniel Strassenberg Public Information Office

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:54 p.m.

On June 18^th, 2024 just before 8:30am, Spokane Police responded to the area of 1500 E Illinois Avenue after 911 was advised a male had threatened another person with a machete.  The incident began when a community member confronted a man after observing him stealing a bottle of water from the location.  The suspect produced a large edged weapon (machete) when he was approached by the community member before fleeing the location on foot.  Witnesses advised the suspect raised the weapon over his head in a threatening manner before leaving the location.  The community member chased the suspect before he stopped and brandished the machete again while making threats. 

Officers quickly responded to the area and contacted the suspect, detaining him without issue.  The machete was found next to him.   The attached body worn camera video shows the detainment of the suspect when officers arrived.  The weapon used in the incident is visible in the rocks behind him.  https://vimeo.com/964944463/91bde9a653?share=copy

At the completion of the investigation, probable cause was established to arrest the male for Robbery. 

Kyle M. Bowen (43) was placed under arrest for 1^st Degree Robbery and booked into the Spokane County Jail where he is currently being held.  Bowen was also charged with 2^nd Degree Assault.  He has extensive criminal history with prior felony convictions for Possession of a Controlled Substance.     

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