WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire investigation; stolen art; more vandalism

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In West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:

GUNFIRE INVESTIGATION: 911 calls about suspected gunfire along SW Roxbury – one report was near 35th, one near 23rd – have police out investigating right now. They told dispatchers they’ve found at least one shell casing, near 26th/Roxbury. No reports so far of any injuries.

Two reader reports:

STOLEN ART: From Flóra:

Sometime last week a Swiss Gear suitcase was lifted from my minivan parked in front of our house on 46th Ave SW. I thought the car was locked but apparently only the driver’s door was. I am a textile artist, and the suitcase was full of my work: hand-felted scarves, some vests and the dress in the picture:

I am hoping to get my suitcase and my inventory back as I have some shows coming soon. Any leads are appreciated!

You can reach Flóra at flora@florafelts.com.

MORE VANDALISM: In this morning’s Crime Watch, we had two reader reports of car glass deliberately smashed. Here’s another, from Kathleen:

My windshield was a victim last night as well (we live at 49th/Charlestown.) Our neighbor heard it happen at 4am – a loud smash, followed by tires screeching as the perpetrators sped away. Pretty lousy thing to wake up to on a Monday morning! Sorry to hear it happened to others as well.

Comments following the earlier report mentioned damage to two schools as well.

EJ November 5, 2019 (8:05 am)

I heard the shots from Arbor Heights. They sounded pretty far away but my dog was not a happy camper. Definitely thought it was just fireworks but I must have been mistaken if they found casings. Scary.

Gawdger November 5, 2019 (9:27 am)

I heard what appeared to be gunfire, too. 2 distinct occurrences but sounded like the same caliber. I’m on 32nd/Barton. 1st volley sounded like 6-8 shots then it was quiet briefly and then another smaller volley possibly from a different location; perhaps shooting from a moving vehicle?

LivesInWS November 5, 2019 (10:10 am)

Oh Flora, so sorry to hear of the theft. I was at the Seattle Weavers’ Guild show recently and admired your lovely work. What a despicable theft — I hope you get your items back unharmed.

Lola November 5, 2019 (11:32 am)

Wow, 3 cars in one night. I know one was close to me. I feel bad for the people having to wake up to that. Probably kids out joy riding or looking for items to steal. Even car alarms do not seem to detour these thugs anymore. Camera’s are marginal at best at getting these guys off the street. They seem to like being on these camera’s anymore.

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