Kent Police arrested the two owners of the Golden Steer restaurant on the East Hill for investigation of criminal solicitation after they reportedly bought stolen alcohol, catfish and other items taken from nearby stores to sell at the business.

The investigation began several months ago when a tipster reported to police that the owners, a 35-year-old Federal Way man and a 33-year-old Kent woman, were regularly purchasing stolen alcohol and other items at the restaurant, according to an Oct. 17 Kent Police news release.

Investigators reportedly found a pattern of this behavior and confirmed that the stolen products were being used in the business, according to police. Evidence gathered indicated that the owners/suspects were giving out lists of preferred items for others to steal, and th

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