WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen art merchandise; construction-site hit-run

Two reader reports:

STOLEN ART MERCHANDISE: From Brigida:

I had about $400 worth of art prints, greeting cards and other products I was shipping out to customers stolen today just before 10 am from my front porch. I caught them in the act and briefly gave chase but no luck.

The car was a silver-gray four door sedan with a license plate number of BIS—. Although I didn’t get a good look at the driver, the guy who jumped out and stole the packages was white, probably between 20-30 years old, slim build, medium height wearing a black cap, black mask and dark clothing. They took off westward from the 3500 block of Charlestown towards California.

In case any of these items get dumped somewhere, there are eighteen 11×14 reproductions of watercolor art of PNW nature illustrations, plus some stickers and greeting cards.

They were mostly packaged in flat white rigid mailers, and one priority mail box. As a full-time artist and solo business owner, things have already been pretty tough this year, so this was an extra bummer on top of everything else. Thanks in advance if you find anything!

Police incident number is: 20-195744

HIT-RUN: Early Tuesday, a driver went through the fence at the 1250 Alki Ave. SW construction site:

Matt says neighbors think it was a small white SUV-type car. If you have any info, (206) 247-4136.

13 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen art merchandise; construction-site hit-run"

  • Yma June 24, 2020 (7:44 pm)

    @Brigida I am so sorry. Your work is lovely. Let us know where we can buy/ pick up.

    • KB June 24, 2020 (8:24 pm)

      I second this!!! Would love a link to the shop. 

    • Kris June 24, 2020 (8:43 pm)

      Agree! Super cute artwork! Where can we find your work?! 

  • HS June 24, 2020 (8:01 pm)

    Brigidia, That’s just awful! 

  • DonnaB June 24, 2020 (9:07 pm)

    Yes, Brigida – these pieces are beautiful! Where/how can we shop for your work? Maybe we can make up a bit of the loss :/

  • Brigida June 24, 2020 (9:17 pm)

    Gosh, you are all too kind. Thank you. You can find my work directly at yardia.co or you can check to see if NW Art & Frame or Alair have any in stock.

  • Jon M June 25, 2020 (9:25 am)

    These are great! Looking to buy some now. :)

  • Michelle E. June 25, 2020 (9:53 am)

    I’ve ordered from Brigida/Yardia in the past, first found her via her West Seattle print at Alair and then have purchased online from her shop since. Her work is absolutely beautiful and I’m SO bummed to see this. I know I’m going to shop some of her work today in hopes of helping. <3

  • Clinky June 25, 2020 (10:18 am)

    Well worth a visit to Yardia’s website. Love your work!  Ordered some prints around 6:30 this morning and they have already shipped. Can’t wait to see them in person. 

  • John June 25, 2020 (4:16 pm)

    Hang in there . We need a break from this.

  • Lynn June 25, 2020 (4:31 pm)

    Would someone give me the full link to her website? I love the NW art. Thank you.

  • anonyme June 26, 2020 (7:08 am)

    The vehicle sounds similar to the one used to steal the kid’s bike a few days ago.  There is something uniquely repellant about these thieves…

  • Toby June 26, 2020 (9:49 pm)

    I placed an order and can’t wait for it to arrive. Your work is beautiful! 

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