A series of street‑side burglaries during the early hours of Thursday devastated downtown Cle Elum, with thieves smashing through glass doors, stealing cash, wine, and a safe, and leaving several local owners rattled. Police believe the attacks were coordinated, and investigators are using shared surveillance footage to track the culprit.
Cle Elum Businesses Hit by Overnight Burglaries, Safe Stolen and Cash Looted