Police arrest suspect in multiple Bellevue office burglaries

Bellevue Police on Wednesday arrested a 41-year-old Seattle man believed to have committed at least six burglaries at office buildings on the Eastside after receiving a Crimestoppers tip from a Washington's Most Wanted viewer who recognized the man from broadcasted security footage.

Bellevue Police on Wednesday arrested a 41-year-old Seattle man believed to have committed at least six burglaries at office buildings on the Eastside after receiving a Crimestoppers tip from a Washington’s Most Wanted viewer who recognized the man from broadcasted security footage.

Saul T. Taylor appeared in King County Superior Court Thursday, where his bail was set at $40,000. His second court appearance is set for Sept. 29, which is the deadline for the prosecutor’s office to file charges. He was booked into jail on burglary and theft charges after Bellevue detectives arrested him outside his Seattle home on Tuesday, according to the BPD.

A probable cause statement submitted by police allege Taylor was caught on camera entering several Bellevue office buildings between May and July, including Microsoft, Tailored Mail, Caradigm and Group Health and Overlake hospitals. Employees would report belongings had gone missing after he’d left.

He is reportedly seen in footage from Tailored Mail walking away with a stolen laptop, though he is also believed to have stolen a fire safe and 50 DVDs and Blu-ray discs during that burglary. It is believed Taylor would follow employees to gain access to secured offices and then look for items to steal.