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Key Peninsula Home Burglary Causes $100k+ Damage

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On August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a burglary occurred at a vacant home on the Key Peninsula, resulting in more than $100,000 in damages, according to Pierce County Sheriff's Office records.

The incident was reported to deputies on the Key Peninsula, though no suspect details or additional specifics were provided in the public record. The burglary targeted a vacant property, which is a common vulnerability for theft and vandalism.

Residents should be aware that vacant properties are at higher risk for criminal activity, and property owners are encouraged to maintain security measures to prevent such incidents.

πŸ“„ Source: Pierce County Sheriff Blotter β€” https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/08/28/the-key-peninsula-had-a-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-key-peninsula-had-a-week
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    A burglary occurred at a vacant home on the Key Peninsulaβ€œOn August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Key Peninsula deputies were dispatched to a security check at a vacant home in the 2100 block of 191st Ave. SW. The home was reportedly for sale and had been reported as having suspicious activity.”
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    The burglary occurred on August 26, 2026β€œOn August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Key Peninsula deputies were dispatched to a security check at a vacant home in the 2100 block of 191st Ave. SW.”
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    The burglary occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m.β€œOn August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Key Peninsula deputies were dispatched to a security check at a vacant home in the 2100 block of 191st Ave. SW.”
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    The burglary resulted in more than $100,000 in damagesβ€œThe home had sustained extensive damage, with the total loss estimated at more than $100,000.”
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    The incident was reported to deputies on the Key Peninsulaβ€œOn August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Key Peninsula deputies were dispatched to a security check at a vacant home in the 2100 block of 191st Ave. SW. The home was reportedly for sale and had been reported as having suspicious activity.”
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    No suspect details were provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    No additional specifics were provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The burglary targeted a vacant propertyβ€œOn August 26, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Key Peninsula deputies were dispatched to a security check at a vacant home in the 2100 block of 191st Ave. SW. The home was reportedly for sale and had been reported as having suspicious activity.”
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    Vacant properties are a common vulnerability for theft and vandalismNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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