Comments on: West Seattle Crime Watch: Notes from Admiral to Westwood https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/ West Seattle news, 24/7 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:51:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: ssanchor https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/#comment-1252728 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:51:23 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=266082#comment-1252728 CAR VANDALISM IN ADMIRAL DISTRICT: I live in the North Admiral district off 44th and Admiral Way, and my car was vandalized sometime between 12am & 9am this morning (March 1). A large rock (large grapefruit size) was thrown at my driver side front window and shattered the entire window. Nothing in my car was touched or gone through as far as I could see, just a large rock sitting on the passenger side floor and a car filled with tiny pieces of glass. I’m not sure if this was an intentional hit on me or if there were others targeted around the area. I called SPD to file a report and an officer came out within an hour. The officer didn’t mention of any other activity happening in the area. Always a good reminder to not leave valuable items in your car, however, if I did I’m not sure it would have been taken since this person only wanted to cause damage to my car, clearly.

]]> By: Eric1 https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/#comment-1251000 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:32:07 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=266082#comment-1251000 It isn’t so much that they knew the victim but knew where to look. I have never met the victims but I’d bet the safe was in the master bedroom closet. It isn’t rocket science where people keep stuff. Jewelry, cash, blank checks, etc.. A good thief will be in and out in a minute or so (hence the advice not to have an alarm).
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A good “Gun” safe weighs 400+ pounds, is fireproof, and can be had for about $500. Additionally, they are one of the few things you can buy tax free in Seattle. It costs less than a gun, ring, or what a thief will write with a blank check for.

]]> By: Greg https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/#comment-1250775 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:54:33 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=266082#comment-1250775 “Seems to me, the two guys that broke into the house knew exactly what they were looking for.”

I have heard this mentioned by others. I don’t think we can know for sure. Regardless, the main thing is heightening awareness of this style of “smash and grab” robbery. The thieves get in and get out very quickly. This style is becoming very popular, and the only thing that can help fight it is our awareness — and quick response when we see the signs of it occurring in our neighborhood.

]]> By: wsn00b https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/#comment-1250753 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:55:25 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=266082#comment-1250753 A safe box not bolted from the inside into your home is not a safe box. Its just a box.

]]> By: Eric https://westseattleblog.com/2014/02/west-seattle-crime-watch-notes-from-admiral-to-westwood/#comment-1250630 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:54:06 +0000 https://westseattleblog.com/?p=266082#comment-1250630 Seems to me, the two guys that broke into the house knew exactly what they were looking for.

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