Police arrest man in Portland accused of Bellevue murder

Man wanted in Bellevue murder arrested in Portland

Investigators have finally caught up with the man they say robbed and killed a 54-year-old man experiencing homelessness back in July.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Bellevue police said Wednesday investigators have arrested a man in connection with a murder earlier this year.

Samuel Hitchcock, 28, was taken into custody in a residential area in Portland, Ore.

Bellevue police said investigators worked with the Portland Police Bureau and the US Marshals Service to make the arrest. Hitchcock faces charges of murder in the 1st degree and robbery.

He was previously identified as a suspect in a homicide that happened July 30 near Southeast Eastgate Way and 139th Avenue Southeast. Police said they found a 54-year-old man dead next to a facility building.

Samuel Hitchcock (Bellevue Police Department)

Hitchcock was previously described as being 5-foot-7 and 125 pounds. Authorities had urged the public not to approach him before his arrest.

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