West Seattle Crime Watch: Stolen car found; hit-run car sought

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In West Seattle Crime Watch this afternoon – we start with some good news: A stolen car reported here yesterday has been found. From Kris:

Just wanted to let you know that the 94 Honda Del Sol that I reported to you yesterday (stolen on Wednesday 1/25), was found by Tukwila police this morning. It was parked behind an Apt. complex off of International Blvd. S. The car is running fine and it appears that only a few CD’s are missing. Thanks to all!!

On the flip side – from Kayla:

I was a victim of a serious hit and run around 11:30 (Saturday) morning. The car that hit me was blue and white with 20″ rims. Looked to be an old police car at one time, or a taxi, so I’m thinking it’s a Crown Victoria. Maybe even a caprice. The police said the car was reported as stolen yesterday, and was also reported to be linked with drug trafficking. If anyone sees this car it needs to be reported. Since it was a hit and run, and no one can identify the driver, I am now financially responsible with my own insurance.

Kayla says it happened around 26th and Brandon, and that the car reportedly has been seen before around Delridge and High Point. She wasn’t hurt but her car is totaled. Call 911 if you see a car resembling what she described.

coffee January 29, 2012 (5:25 pm)

The blue and white car, is it a 2 tone? I travel Delridge several times a day and can be on the lookout. I think I have seen it before. I will be on the watch for it. Oh and did it have front end damage?

Kayla January 29, 2012 (6:05 pm)

I would like to add that the front plate of the drivers car came off during the accident. The police took it for some reason, so i wasn’t able to write it down. I do know that the first letter was A. Also, there will be red paint from my car on the front of their car. Very dark tinted windows. The car is white on top, and a blue on the bottom half. I hope this person is found. It’s a shame that i wasn’t at fault, I pay insurance every month, and because of someones else, I have to pay the ultimate price and they get off free.

amalia January 29, 2012 (6:26 pm)

If the police said the car was stolen, can’t they tell you what kind it was? If you can post a make and partial license plate, people could look out for it and call 911 (but it’s hard to call 911 on such a general description, especially when some of us don’t know what 20″ rims look like).
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I hope you were not hurt. I’m so sick of these worthless scum getting away with this crap.

Elizabeth January 29, 2012 (7:53 pm)

Kayla, do you have uninsured motorist coverage? I was hit by a hit-and-run driver a few years ago, and found out that my uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage covered hit-and-run damages. Yours might as well.

old timer January 29, 2012 (8:20 pm)

Even with uninsured motorist coverage,
you are still out-of-pocket for the deductible.
Not to mention the ordeal of getting a replacement vehicle.
It sucks, big time, no matter how you look at it.
Sorry this happened to you, Kayla

Creekside January 29, 2012 (8:23 pm)

I will keep my eyes open for that ride Kayla. From your description, I believe I have seen it along Delridge Way before. What losers.
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Glad you are physically okay, and sorry about your car.

Eaglelover January 29, 2012 (8:34 pm)

Good to hear the del Sol was found. I make note of the stolen cars reported here keep an eye out while traveling on, off and around the peninsula. I have a high risk car.

marty January 29, 2012 (8:36 pm)

Sure would be nice if this state would go to the kind on mandatory insurance that requires proof to license a vehicle. Our present mandatory insurance laws are a joke.

raincity January 29, 2012 (8:40 pm)

In Washington State uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is required to be offered to you when you buy insurance. You would have had to sign a waiver to not have this coverage. I also went through a hit and run this past year – I had a reduced deductible which was a small comfort.

Kayla January 29, 2012 (8:59 pm)

Yes, the car is two toned. It will have front damage. I posted more info above just a bit ago that will have a better description. And yes its seen on and around delridge.

Someone Reading January 31, 2012 (3:24 pm)

Don’t know if it is the same one. But just seen a 2tone Caprice matching description. License plate number 281-U–. Worth looking into…
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(editor’s note, two license plate digits removed, as we do not publish full identifying info … anyone with info for the police, please contact them directly)

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