UPDATE 02-21-2025 – TOTEM POLES STOLEN FROM QUILEUTE 101 BUILDING RECOVERED IN KITSAP COUNTY

On Feb. 20, Detective Cody Anderson of the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office followed a lead in the theft investigation that led him to a residence in Kitsap County.

While at the residence, Detective Anderson located the stolen Totem Poles. Detective Anderson recovered the Totem Poles and returned them to the Quileute Tribe.

While the investigation is still ongoing into the theft; the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize Detective Anderson for his efforts in returning the Totem Poles to the people of La Push.

ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE

On 10-29-2024, Chief Foster of La Push Police Department reported that 2 Totem Poles were missing from The Quileute Tribe’s 101 Building in Forks. The Totem Poles are approximately 15 years old and are valued at approximately $10,000 each.

Currently there are no suspects, and no witnesses have come forward. If you have any information, please contact The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office at 360-417-2459 or email Sergeant Hoban at sean.hoban@clallamcountywa.gov.