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Seattle boy, 12, in court after allegedly attacking woman with screwdriver, stealing purse
KOMO ^ | January 20, 2026 | staff

Posted on 01/21/2026 10:37:34 PM PST by Morgana

SEATTLE — A 12-year-old boy accused of attacking a woman with a screwdriver and attempting to steal her purse in Seattle’s Central District appeared in juvenile court for the first time Tuesday afternoon.

The boy was arrested Jan. 17 after police said he assaulted a 43-year-old woman outside an Amazon Fresh store near 23rd Avenue South and South Jackson Street.

Officers were called to the scene around 6:50 p.m. following reports of a robbery and found the woman injured.

According to a Seattle police report, the boy, who was wearing a hot pink ski mask, struck the woman multiple times in the face with his hands before brandishing a screwdriver and poking her in the face, striking her left cheek.

Officers said the boy took the woman’s handbag, went through it in a nearby parking garage, then returned and assaulted her again before fleeing.

Police said the boy was previously known to officers, who later tracked him to his home, arrested him, and recovered the screwdriver.

A first-appearance judge determined there was probable cause to believe the boy committed first-degree robbery, which under state law involves the display of a deadly weapon or the infliction of bodily injury.

Authorities said the arrest was made for robbery rather than for a separate assault investigation.

The judge ordered the boy held in secure juvenile detention. In juvenile court, bail is not considered; a respondent is either released or held.

(Excerpt) Read more at komonews.com ...


TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: children; crime; robery; seattle

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1 posted on 01/21/2026 10:37:34 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

Sure that new mayor, who may or may not be a chinese plant, does not care.


2 posted on 01/21/2026 10:38:39 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: Morgana

Can women at least carry pepperspray or mace in Seattle?


3 posted on 01/21/2026 10:38:52 PM PST by Bikkuri
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To: Morgana

Excitable Boy, they all said.


4 posted on 01/21/2026 10:40:03 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Morgana

Is it them again Yogi?


5 posted on 01/21/2026 10:42:57 PM PST by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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To: Morgana

A federal law should be passed that says that parents of children over 12 years old should be held to account for their child’s actions. Meaning, if your 13-year stabs someone with a screwdriver then you should be indicted to the same act at your age. It aint rocket surgery.


6 posted on 01/21/2026 10:50:00 PM PST by Texas_Jarhead
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To: Nateman

There is a video on the linky. You only see the kid from neck down but YES Boo Boo, it’s them.


7 posted on 01/21/2026 10:53:06 PM PST by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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To: dfwgator
IBTCSSL

In before the "Common Sense Screwdriver Laws".

8 posted on 01/21/2026 11:42:41 PM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: Morgana
It's always them. Feral dogs are better humans than this trash. I've always advocated that schools
should have "starter" prison cells for this kind. It will prepare them for their future life.

9 posted on 01/22/2026 1:45:02 AM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

I think that inner city schools especially, should have EX-MILITARY personnel TEACHING DISCIPLINE, along with all other things!!


10 posted on 01/22/2026 2:36:10 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion.....the HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Nateman

Coulter rule


11 posted on 01/22/2026 4:25:07 AM PST by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Morgana

Seattle used to be a nice place. The leftist Democrats ruined it, just like they will ruin the entire United States when they get the chance.


12 posted on 01/22/2026 5:46:26 AM PST by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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To: Morgana
Come on, people, he was asking the lady nicely if he could have her purse. She refused, so he took the screwdriver from the tool chest he was pushing down the street to his job*. He was a hard working 12 year old...

*His job: Criminal activities, like car robbery...

13 posted on 01/22/2026 5:46:27 AM PST by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: Texas_Jarhead

Parents should always be held to account for their minor children’s actions. No different than farmers being held responsible fro damage caused by unsecured livestock.


14 posted on 01/22/2026 6:20:43 AM PST by FrozenAssets (You don't have to be crazy to live here, but it helps)
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To: Morgana

YOUNG ENOUGH TO DO THE CRIME IS OLD ENOUGH TO DO THE TIME.


15 posted on 01/22/2026 6:36:04 AM PST by Democrat = party of treason
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To: Morgana

He’ll get time served and a full ride scholarship to Western Washington University.


16 posted on 01/22/2026 6:41:47 AM PST by shotgun
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To: DeplorableTrumpSupporter

Or he heard all the kids at school talking about screwing and thought he would give it try.


17 posted on 01/22/2026 6:44:42 AM PST by shotgun
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To: shotgun

Them...avoid them.


18 posted on 01/22/2026 7:01:02 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Nateman

19 posted on 01/22/2026 7:02:06 AM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator

This kid needs to be whipped every day for two weeks and left in jail for a year.


20 posted on 01/22/2026 8:20:08 AM PST by Colt1851Navy (@!@)
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