West Seattle Crime Watch: Car stolen with child seat, tricycle inside

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8:05 AM: Codie woke up to find the family car gone:

Sometime between 1230 am and 530 am, my 4-door 1997 black CR-V was stolen from in front of my house on 4th Ave SW near Roxbury [map] … it is the only transportation for 2 people who work. My daughter’s car seat, and purple “new from Value Village” Schwinn tricycle both in the back seat. My husband is supposed to be at work right now. It is very basic and plain. Please, we do not have the money for another car.

Plate information to come. The tricycle was for Codie’s 3-year-old daughter, who “is going to be crushed…she was so excited about that bike.” The theft been reported to police, so if you see it, call 911.

9:29 AM: Here’s the plate – AUA5782.

Codie October 21, 2016 (9:22 am)

AUA5782 is the plate number…thank you, please keep eyes open.

Winston Smith October 30, 2016 (12:54 pm)

Any updates? How can I help the family?

lookingforlogic October 21, 2016 (10:10 am)

We had 2 trucks stolen 1 night 7 years ago, now, we empty our vehicles every night and place a “club” on the steering wheel. Is it a hassle? Not much, but inconvenience of theft is soooooooooo counterproductive. No one is going to protect you but you.

Kaye October 21, 2016 (2:41 pm)

Have the plate number…will keep eyes open!!

CD November 1, 2016 (2:38 pm)

No updates yet, thanks for asking. It will take probably take about 6 weeks or more to save for a new one, but ears open for a reliable and similar replacement. I bought this one from a trusted friend and knew exactly what it needed and what had been done to it already. It was great on gas, easy to drive and get the kid in and out of…pack groceries etc…camping…just a great vehicle. With regular maintenance, it would have lasted quite a few more years…I am worried I will not find such a good replacement…and I got it for such a great deal…really bummed, I guess they needed it more than I did;(…

KM November 1, 2016 (3:25 pm)

I’m so sorry to hear about this. I always feel that replacement cost is so much higher than the value of the vehicle in the marketplace. I know if I was in a similar situation I would be much more inconvenienced than the $1300 my car is actually worth. Good luck on finding a replacement soon!