Man reports shelter scam at Lewis and Scargo Apartments, Seattle WA


A man was offered shelter and food for $20 at the Lewis and Scargo Apartments. After being brought inside, the person who offered left, and now management wants the man to leave. The man believes he was scammed.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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They have a sector disturbance near 1st Avenue at the Lewis and Scargo apartments.
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Ten minutes ago, the caller was sleeping when a man approached him and offered shelter and food in exchange for $20.
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They brought the caller into the apartment complex and left.
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Management is now requesting the RP leave and he believes he's possibly been scammed.
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Near 1st Avenue.
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Near 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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