Investigation underway after base jumpers parachute off top of Seattle's Space Needle
SEATTLE - An investigation is underway after two base jumpers parachuted off the top of the Space Needle on Friday night.
What we know:
Videos have appeared on social media of two men parachuting off the observation deck of Seattle's iconic Space Needle.
According to Seattle police, the two men entered the Space Needle with purchased tickets that were scanned at the front entrance. Cameras captured both men standing around on the top viewing level, where they appeared to be scouting the area.
The men then went into a restroom and emerged wearing helmets. Running toward a glass window facing northbound, both men jumped over the glass, landed on a ledge and leaped off the Space Needle.
Security guards were uncertain where the suspects landed, and responding officers were unable to locate either suspect.
What you can do:
Police said the two suspects committed first-degree criminal trespass.
Police described the first suspect as a man in his late 20s wearing a white helmet, white shirt, white shorts and a white and black backpack. The second suspect is described as a man in his late 20s wearing a black shirt with color prints, black pants and a blue and pink backpack.
Investigation underway
What they're saying:
"We can confirm there was an illegal incident at the Space Needle and are working closely with the Seattle Police Department. We are reviewing security footage and assisting with the active investigation," Space Needle officials said in a statement to FOX 13 Seattle.
The Seattle Police Department General Investigation Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
As of Saturday night, the search continues for the suspects.
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The Source: Information in this story came from a spokesperson from the Space Needle and the Seattle Police Department.
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