At 3:34 on the morning of June 21, 2016, Tukwila Police were dispatched to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 11800 block of 44 Ave S. The victim, an elderly man, called 911 from outside the house saying that two men armed with guns were inside his home robbing an elderly woman.

Tukwila police officers arrived in under three minutes and met the victim in front of his home. He pointed to the suspect’s car which was fleeing northbound on 44 Ave S. Officers stopped the car and took two suspects into custody. Guns and the victim’s stolen property were recovered.

The victim said that one of the suspects had fled on foot. Police used a police dog to search but did not find him.

One of the victims had been pistol whipped and was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Detectives later gathered enough evidence to identify the suspect who got away. He is in a stolen a truck and has fled the area. He is potentially armed and the police consider him dangerous. If anyone sees him, DO NOT APPROACH but call 911 immediately.

Eric James Chavez, DOB 9-13-79

5-7, 200 pounds, brown eyes, black hair but his head is shaved.

No facial hair; he was last seen in a blue shirt and blue pants.

(Attached to this email are more photos)

Chavez has a history of armed robbery, assault and drug violations.

He was last seen in a stolen car:

2005 red Dodge Dakota Pickup with red canopy

Washington plate C22339D