Police say a man caused nearly a quarter of a million dollars in damage after breaking into Chihuly Garden and Glass and attacking...

Police say a man caused nearly a quarter of a million dollars in damage after breaking into Chihuly Garden and Glass and attacking security guards late Monday night. Officers with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) responded to Seattle Center around 11 p.m. after receiving reports of a man smashing glass and attempting to stab security staff. According to investigators, security guards encountered the suspect while patrolling the museum. Police say the man had already broken glass displays and began throwing shards at one guard while attempting to stab him multiple times. The guard was able to escape without injury and waited for officers to arrive. "[The suspect] had broken the glass, he actively threw glass at the security guard and was actively trying to stab that security guard multiple times with the piece of glass," SPD Det. Brian Pritchard said. "Security was able to break away, leave the area for his safety." Police arrested the 40-year-old suspect, identified as Alexander Taylor Weis, at the scene. Authorities say he later refused to appear in court, but a judge found probable cause to hold him in custody on charges including burglary, assault, and a dozen counts of malicious mischief. On Wednesday, a judge set bail for the suspect at $100,000 and ordered him to have no contact with Chihuly Garden and Glass. https://lnkd.in/geiBSHtj