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Police search for suspects in Kirkland casino robbery

Kirkland casino robbery Kirkland police are asking the public’s help in identifying two suspects after a robbery at a casino Monday morning. (Kirkland Police Department)

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kirkland police are asking the public’s help in identifying two suspects after a robbery at a casino Monday morning.

At 2:50 a.m., two masked men walked into the Caribbean Casino at 12526 Northeast St. and walked directly to the cashier.

According to investigators, one of the suspects pulled out a black pistol and pointed it at the employee while the other yelled at her to put all $100 bills into a bag.

The incident was caught on surveillance cameras. Watch the video here.

The suspects left the casino with an unknown amount of money and were seen running east out of the parking lot and into the Sancerre Apartments complex.

After a search police could not find the suspects.

One of the suspects was described as wearing gray sweatpants and a green sweatshirt with a hood. He was wearing a black nylon material covering his face and black gloves.

The second suspect was described as a white or light skinned man, wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood. He was wearing a mask covering his face, black gloves and had a gun.

Anyone who may recognize the suspects is asked to call the Kirkland Police Department at 425-577-5656.

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