An armed robbery has been reported at the Lakeway Fred Meyer in Bellingham. According to initial reports, a suspect allegedly pulled a knife on a loss prevention officer before fleeing the scene.
Fernando Gonzalez
Published: January 27, 2025 | Updated: January 27, 2025 1 minute read
Bellingham Metro News Breaking News
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – An armed robbery has been reported at Fred Meyer in Bellingham, reportedly the Lakeway store. According to initial reports, a suspect allegedly pulled a knife on a loss prevention officer before fleeing the scene.
Bellingham Police Department (BPD) officers are currently en route to the location. The suspect was last seen heading westbound near the I-5 overpass.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect to 911. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Bellingham Metro News first broke the story, and the information was obtained using a police scanner radio.
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This is a Developing Story, Subject is subject to change as more information is released.
Fernando Gonzalez founded Bellingham Metro News (BMN) in 2019, leveraging years of experience in digital content creation and grassroots journalism. His journey began in 2013 with a YouTube channel that grew to over 11,000 subscribers, featuring video game commentary and vlog content.
In 2014, Fernando launched intGBN, a news page on Facebook that gained over 2,000 followers. By 2017, he was volunteering for Whatcom Breaking News, where he reported on developing situations using a handheld scanner. The skills he gained from this experience became instrumental in BMN’s early success.
Fernando covers diverse topics, including crime, local news, business developments, and new establishments. He’s recognized as the driving force behind BMN’s online publication, producing bodycam commentaries, retail theft news, and the popular “What’s Coming to Whatcom County” series.
Beyond BMN, Fernando leads other ventures, including Portland Breaking News, Seattle Metro News, BMN Global News, and Fernslist: Washington State, solidifying his role as a key figure in regional journalism.
