Crime at RAINIER AV S / 52 AV S on 02/21/2026 9:38 PM
Type: Other
Date: 02/21/2026 9:38 PM
Description: AUTO THEFT - VEH THEFT OR THEFT AND RECOVERY. Precinct: SOUTH. Event #: 26000050136. Disclaimer: This information is from the Seattle Police calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: RAINIER AV S / 52 AV S, Seattle, WA
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Name
Patricia LeblancMissing Age
15Est. Current Age
57Last Seen
Seattle, WA on 08/12/1983Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5'3" Weight: 136 lbsCase Number
MP6286Area Cold Cases
Name
Christopher VanGeystelenAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Christopher VanGeystelen. On February 24th, 2002, the body of Christopher VanGeystelen was found by several juveniles in a wooded area along South Prairie Rd. E. Near 214th Ave. E. In Bonney Lake. The victim had been shot several times by unidentified suspect(s), then his body was placed into a hole and covered with tree branches. Christopher VanGeystelen was rumored to be heavily involved in methamphetamine distribution and use, and his death may have been a result of this involvement. Detectives are looking for anyone information on who have been seen with VanGeystelen in the days prior to February 24th, 2002, or involved in narcotics with VanGeystelen prior to his death.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers