Police Department News Releases for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4 p.m.

Male Poses as 'ServPro' Employee in Fire Affected Neighborhood

4:53 p.m. - A homeowner in the neighborhood near Nine Mile Rd. and Royal Dr. called to report a suspicious male had come to their door and attempted to open it.

10 a.m.

SPD Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Vulnerable Adult Female

10:25 a.m. - SPD is seeking help from community members in locating missing 78-year-old Nancy Tankersley. Nancy is considered a vulnerable adult.



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Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911

Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988

Non-emergency Police Services
Non-emergency police services: call 311 to report crimes no longer in process, abandoned or stolen vehicles, theft/burglary, unlawful camping, fraud or identity theft, vandalism, suspicious person or vehicle, or submit crime tips.
Online Incident Report also available.

City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on City services: call 311 or report online

Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211

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Officer Tricia Leming
509-835-4568
tleming@spokanepolice.org