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Heard on: Whatcom County Sheriff, Bellingham and Western Washington University Police · 1/14/2026 10:38 AM
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Suspicious person prowler near Douglas Road.
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Reporting party advising of a possible male wearing light tan clothes in the backyard.
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Deputies respond to possible prowler near Douglas Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible prowler incident near Douglas Road in Ferndale. A reporting party stated that a man wearing tan clothing entered a backyard through a locked gate and had been there around 30 to 40 minutes. The man was said to be carrying a stick and may have been using a knife. Deputies confirmed the situation was under control, with no further assistance needed.

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Douglas Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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