We have Crime Watch information to share from three neighborhoods this afternoon – both car and home break-ins, including one in which the loot included snacks – read on for the details:
First, Josh Sutton at the West Seattle Family YMCA (WSB sponsor) says they’ve heard of at least four car “smash and grabs” in the past three days – the most recently just a few hours ago – and police plan to step up patrols. But the Y also is getting out the word. Josh writes:
We are informing our members and reminding them:
· Don’t leave valuables in your car. Sounds like common sense, but many people do this, leaving items in view. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.
· If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching the YMCA or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under a seat right after you park. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for this and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight.
· If you can’t take them with you, at least lock your items in the trunk or a locking glove compartment where they are out of view and more secure.
We also have news of two home burglaries. First, from Lauren:
Just wanted to let you know my house on 9th and Barton [map] was broken into during the day yesterday while I was at work. They completely trashed the place but from what I can tell so far, only took stuff they could carry – blu-ray player, cameras, ipod dock and helped themselves to granola bars – the damage they did is unbelievable – nothing left unturned or thrown around. Looks like they jimmied a window from the backyard, but neighbors didn’t hear or see anything. Last week a clean-cut guy in his 20s/30s came by in the evening wanting to talk about home security; too coincidental but who knows. I’m a long-time West Seattle resident but just moved to this neighborhood recently – great neighbors but not the best welcome.
Thanks and be careful!
And in the WSB Forums – “Irukandji” reports a North Admiral break-in attempt this morning – see the full post here.
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