Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded

On December 27, 2025, officers responded to a shoplift in progress at Target. A man was detained outside the store with stolen clothing and was found to have an outstanding warrant for theft. During the contact, the man told officers he was dealing with a painful hand infection and that his prescribed antibiotics had been stolen. He also explained that he is homeless, living in the cold, and had attempted to take a jacket and snow pants to stay warm. Redmond WA Fire medics were called to the sce