CRIME WATCH: Have you seen what burglars took from the West Seattle Tool Library?

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One week ago, burglars broke into the nonprofit West Seattle Tool Library, which is co-housed with Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in North Delridge. Christina Hahs hopes you will be on the lookout for what was taken:

Someone broke in to the Tool Library’s Shop last Thursday evening, about midnight, and stole the following items. We’ve fixed the door, so hopefully this doesn’t happen again. We’ve also submitted a police report, and are providing security footage to them, but there may not be much they can do.

If you see any of the following items, with West Seattle Tool Library or WSTL written on them, on Craigslist or at any local pawn shops, please let us know so we can claim them. We’d just like to have our stuff back so it can be available for everyone in the community to use.

Makita Cordless Hex Driver Drill
Makita Reciprocating Saw
Makita Combo Cordless Driver and Drill Set
Makita Cordless Impact Driver
Craftsman 165 Piece Mechanics Tool Set
Custom Electronics Repair Kit – A Husky 22″ Black Tool Box containing soldering and wiring supplies
Cen-Tech Function Digital Multimeter
Master Dual Material Screw Driver Set – 20 piece
6-8 different drill and driver bit sets in Dewalt and Milwaukee boxes

Here are images of similar items.

Joan July 5, 2019 (1:52 pm)

So sorry to hear this! I’ve used the Tool Library a couple times and it’s a great community resource.I doubt you’ll get the tools back, but maybe someone can donate more.

KK July 5, 2019 (5:34 pm)

Jackasses! Again… no respect for OTHER PEOPLE’S PROPERTY. Super disappointing.

JCW July 5, 2019 (7:14 pm)

We’re on the opposite end of West Seattle, but recently lost a bunch of similar things in an overnight burglary – 12” compound mitre saw, 150 piece mechanics set, 2ton jack, and more. Our report is filed with King County, since we’re just past the line at Roxbury/26th, but we provided security videos of the person who took the items. (I was told KC doesn’t automatically see similar crimes reported to SPD)Also – for neighbors who might not know, the Tool Library (beyond being an AMAZING resource for DIY homeowners) runs on contributions through suggested memberships and suggested rental costs. I make it a point to round up every time I borrow something and would encourage others to do the same! They provided all of our tools to remodel a bathroom, which would’ve been well over $1k to purchase – all in, I think they only charged us about $150 over a month. Great folks, always willing to help and understand your project!

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