9 arrested in undercover prostitution operation on Aurora Avenue

The Brief

• Nine men were arrested on Thursday during an undercover prostitution operation by Seattle Police.

• Those arrested and booked into King County Jail included men aged between 18 and 64.

• Several suspects were arrested for patronizing a prostitute and prostitution loitering.

SEATTLE – Nine johns were arrested on Thursday during an undercover prostitution operation by Seattle Police.

What we know

The department says the male suspects approached an undercover officer on Aurora Avenue and offered to pay for sex acts.

Among those arrested include:

• A 26-year-old man

• A 64-year-old man

• An 18-year-old man

• A 39-year-old man

• A 43-year-old man

• Two 38-year-old men

• A 33-year-old man

• A 20-year-old man

Several suspects were arrested for patronizing a prostitute and prostitution loitering. All nine were booked into King County Jail.

Multiple detectives and patrol officers worked with the North Precinct in this operation. The Seattle City Prosecutor’s Office was also involved.

The Source

Information in this story is from the Seattle Police Department.

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