Robbery – Case # 23F7535

On 09/24/2023, at about 4:56 p.m., the Ferndale Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Starving Sam’s Mini Mart, located at 5639 Barrett Road in Ferndale.  An employee reported that 3 suspects entered the store and displayed a firearm while demanding money.

Additional assistance was requested from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellingham Police Department.  Police searched the area with a UAV and K9 but were unable to locate the suspects.

This case remains under investigation.  If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Gamage at 360-483-5720 or sgamage@ferndalepd.org

Have you misplaced your camera, wallet, or your keys recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property.

Robbery 1^st Degree

Case # 23F6446

On 08/15/2023, at about 8:25 a.m., Ferndale Police were dispatched to an armed robbery at Haggen Grocery.  Employees advised that after confronting a male who was suspected of stealing alcohol and tools, he displayed a knife before fleeing.

With the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellingham Police Department, officers searched the area for the suspect with a K-9 and a drone.  After a search that lasted approximately 2 hours, Officers were able to locate items left behind by the suspect as he fled but were unsuccessful in locating him.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Native American male, approximately 5’-8” tall, wearing a camouflage / black shirt, black pants and black sneakers.  He was carrying a backpack with him at the time of the robbery and has several tattoos on his arms.

Law enforcement is clear of the area. The Ferndale Police Department does not believe the suspect to be an imminent threat to the general public at this time.  Surveillance photographs / video of the suspect will be released as they become available.

Officers are continuing to investigate and have established probable cause for Robbery in the 1^st Degree.  Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Officer Foeung at 360-483-5723 or at tfoeung@ferndalepd.org

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: purse and bicycle

Fireworks Dos and Don’ts in the City of Ferndale

As we approach Independence Day, it is important for everyone to celebrate in a safe and legal way.

Please remember the only legal times to shoot off fireworks in the city are on July 4th from 9am to midnight.

Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: keys, bicycle, Fitbit.

Have you lost or misplaced a cell phone recently? If so, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property.