West Seattle Crime Watch: More numbers, and 2 reports

First, the numbers: During the crime-trends update at last night’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting (WSB coverage here), Southwest Precinct Lt. Norm James mentioned that auto theft was down, but didn’t mention numbers. We just got those from him – 38 in February, dropping to 28 in March. Meantime, we have two short reports from WSB’ers who wanted to get the word out about recent incidents – read on:

First, from Becci:

This afternoon a white male with longer hair, backwards baseball cap was seen checking a few residents doors along the 4500 block of 21st Ave SW [map] on Pigeon Point. Our barking dog likely is what made him move on down the road. Called it in to SPD to be safe, but just a FYI.

And that’s exactly what police say you should do – and don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re seeing the suspicious person/activity RIGHT NOW. Meantime, another report, this one from a resident who didn’t want to be identified:

Just wanted to give a heads up…we had our car window smashed early this morning (possibly) and a computer stolen. Morgan & 36th. [map]

JanS April 20, 2010 (10:34 pm)

I don’t think we can say this often enough – if you value it, DO NOT leave it in your locked car. Take it with you. It’s like a candy store to a thief !

brandon April 20, 2010 (11:27 pm)

Our neighbor stopped a potential car prowl early this morning on 37th and Brandon/Hudson. A license plate number was turned into SPD so the reader may want to contact them to see if your computer is part of their loot.

Ericka April 23, 2010 (11:08 am)

I forgot to lock my car door on Tuesday evening and my car was looted and several items stolen. My car was in my driveway and am usually good about locking it. A year ago the same thing happened, I must have forgotten to lock it. There is obviously someone who regularly prowls the neighborhood looking for any opportunity. We all need to keep our eyes out for anyone who seems suspicious. I live on the 4000 block of 20th ave sw.

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