Theft at S 38TH ST & S ALASKA ST on 04/29/2026 3:21 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 04/29/2026 3:21 PM
Description: Check/credit card fraud. Neighborhood: South End Neighborhood Council. Disposition: R. Call #: 2612001608. Disclaimer: This information is from the Tacoma Police calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: S 38TH ST & S ALASKA ST, Tacoma, WA
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