This is the area we passed...

Illegal camper is still present in the forest just above the rocks of the Klickitat Walkway. We have continued to monitor on our walks.

Does Rory work for the Mayor's office? What should we do as citizens to help this situation?

I will be sending CPT Detectives out today to address this issue. It Should be a non-issue by Monday 11th. Thanks You for the info.

JT as a citizen, you are our eyes and ears, so please keep informing us of issues. Thinks again for the info.

Thank you! We will continue to do so, as long-time residents of Tukwila and fellow-citizens...

It looks like the camp is still set up. We often see clothing and other debris along the trail which may or may not belong to the "camper".

Here are some of the items along the path.

We still see all kinds of tarps in the woods leading us to believe the camper or campers are still present on the property. Did your agents talk to them on Monday as planned?

It looks like our camper is content with the weather...

Is there an update on this?

This property belongs to WSDOT, so we have to take a slightly different approach in addressing this camp. There are some legal hurdles that we have to jump through. He have had a hard time contacting the campers. If you see them there please call 911 so that we can Identify them. I hope to have it cleared out by Friday the 29th.

Yes, we have seen the camper a handful of times including just yesterday. He is a rather stocky white male with brown, rather curly hair. Travels with a backpack and wears tan colored "crocks". His feet look quite weathered and worn from all the walking he does. I wasn't sure as to his mental state, so have not spoken to him other than, "hello".

Just checked this Camp and it is not posted by WSDOT yet. I called them back and left a massage to call me. If you are walking by and see the camper please call 911, I need him identified. Thanks for your patience on this issue.
Sgt Mettlin

Here is our guy!

Headed west on Strander...Probably going "home"

The camp is still present...and so is the debris...

I have a homeless person camping out next to a public trail at the top of the hill on Southcenter Blvd.&Macadam Road. Large amounts of garbage & debris. Large amount of garbage on stairs leading down to Southcenter Blvd. Also human excrement next to trail. The homeless in this area should be chased out or arrested. This person could be responsible for the car thefts in the area.

P.S.
Also, I have been an eye witness to this homeless person attempting to brea in to three different cars at LaVista Apartments, next to where I live. He ran away when he spotted me. But I saw him again 5 minutes later when he walked by me at the bus stop on Macadam Road and SouthCenter Blvd..

The homeless camp at the top of the steps by Macadam Road and Southcenter Blvd is an ongoing problem. The City of Tukwila’s Hotspots Team has been working hard on solving this issue. Regrettably there is no easy answer to homelessness. However we’re doing the best we can to help all parties involved. Thank you and please keep the information coming our way.

The guy I saw looking inside some parked cars at LaVista Apts. is a black man about 30-35 yrs of age
and stands about 5ft. 6in tall and is dressed kind scraggly. Last time seen he was wearing a black and red checkered jacket and knee length shorts. He was of a medium build.

Yep...still there...

Why aren't these people caught and either cited or arrested for littering or destroying public property? Is it because you didn't witness them littering or destroying public property? If that's the case, they're going to just keep on doing it. There should be a citizens' patrol in the effected areas so these people can be stopped sooner. If they're not punished for it, they're going to continue repeating the same offense over and over. They need to be driven out of this city.

Thank you for your comments, pannettone52. It really shows how passionate you are and that you truly do care about the community we live in. We do want a clean and safe neighborhood for our children to grow up in. We do want to be proactive in reporting things as we see them. We want to work with law enforcement and other agencies to make things right. Keep reporting and letting people know that we are not passive citizens! We really do care!

This property belongs to WSDOT, so we have to take a slightly different approach in addressing this camp. There are some legal hurdles that WSDOT has to jump through, I will call them again. Remember, this is a major issue for WSDOT across the state so there is a big backlog.

Well if we don't show concern, who will. I've lived here in Tukwila since 1995.It's gone through many changes. Some good, some bad. I want to get rid of the bad. These people camping out in the area are uncalled for. There are programs that will assist them, if they take the time and get off their @#$% (pardon the language)and quit crying over spilled milk.. I believe a lot of the burglary and car theft are their doing. Get rid of them and you've gotten rid of part of the problem. The other part of the problem is the drug addict.This is a lovely city and we don't need it filled with garbage and debris. I've had a personal talk with Mayor Ekberg and have expressed my concerns as a citizen of the city and resident of the area. It was well worth the time, because he listens.

Gary A. Favero

Here is a link for WSDOT, for campers on there property (http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Contact/feedback.htm)

Thank you, Rory.

Your request regarding camping has been closed.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Tukwila a great place to live, work and visit!

Regards,
Tukwila Police Department