Bellingham police investigating case involving the rape of a child
The Bellingham Police Department is investigating the rape of a child that was reported Friday.
BPD Lt. Claudia Murphy said police were called to East Magnolia Street in downtown Bellingham at 12:13 a.m. Sunday for a reported sexual assault. Officers spoke with the victim, and the case was assigned to the BPD Investigations Division.
No suspects have been identified yet, and no arrests have been made. Murphy said the victim is safe.
Anyone with information can call 360-778-8611 or visit cob.org/tips.
Resources
▪ Brigid Collins Family Support Center: 360-734-4616, brigidcollins.org. Brigid Collins Family Support Center professionals are on call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions about children, families, abuse prevention or treatment at (360) 734-4616.
▪ Child Protective Services: Washington state hot line for reporting child abuse and neglect, 866-829-2153.
▪ Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour Help Line: 360-715-1563, Email: info@dvsas.org.
▪ Lummi Victims of Crime: 360-312-2015.
▪ Tl’ils Ta’á’altha Victims of Crime: 360-325-3310 or nooksacktribe.org/departments/youth-family-services/tlils-taaaltha-victims-of-crime-program
▪ Bellingham Police: You can call anonymously at 360-778-8611, or go online at cob.org/tips.
▪ WWU Consultation and Sexual Assault Support Survivor Advocacy Services: 360-650-3700 or wp.wwu.edu/sexualviolence.
This story was originally published February 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM.