Three West Seattle Crime Watch stories in this roundup: First, an update on the case of Joel Lund, charged with domestic-violence assault after being arrested Thursday night while awaiting trial in a catalytic-converter-theft case. (As part of that case, you might recall from our previous coverage, a judge had released him from jail over prosecutors’ objections.) Online court records indicate that at arraignment today (unlike county court, city court – where Lund is charged – has Saturday sessions), the judge granted the prosecution’s request to set bail at $20,000. The online system also indicates a third assault charge is pending.
Second, a home break-in reported:
I want folks to be on the lookout – my home on Cloverdale near 32nd was burglarized some time yesterday between 8:30 and 7:30. They broke a very small window on the front door and must have reached through to unlock the door. They stole most of my jewelry and a couple of beers. I don’t own much of any other value, but they opened everything imaginable, and probably under the mattress, as the bed was in disarray. I’m in the process of moving, so everything is already torn up – I imagine that worked in my favor. I think they were spooked or interrupted, as they dropped some jewelry and didn’t take some things I imagine are easily marketable.
After the jump: What the victim thinks spooked the burglar, plus the description of a possibly stolen bike left behind. Also ahead, report #3, an overnight fight that sent 2 to the hospital):
The burglary victim continues:
I’m going to think it was because my neighbor, who was in his yard much of the day, saw someone walking down the street who “didn’t belong” and kind of got his radar up. He walked over 3 times just with a general feeling of unease, looking in the windows (from the street) for movement and also checking out the backyard from his adjacent yard, but never seeing anything. There was a fair amount of activity nearby, with a service provider coming and going at another house and construction of a traffic circle at the corner.
The thieves left a white bicycle propped up against the front fence, but I don’t remember what brand it was. If you’re missing a bike, contact the SW Precinct, as the responding officers took it as recovered property.
I’m trying to be calm, but am upset beyond belief. What they took had tremendous sentimental value (except for the beer!) and is part of my life story. I will try to focus on my gratitude that they didn’t cause more destruction or let my two “indoor only” kitties out. I am so grateful that my neighbors are watchful and were supportive when I ran to their house in tears. WS is still a great place to live – and keep an eye out!
Third note, in case you heard the sirens around 3:30 am – two people got into a fight near the Delridge Arco station (a stone’s throw from the precinct), with a knife and a board apparently involved, and both wound up in the hospital. KIRO has some video of police seeking evidence.
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