WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen silver/blue Tahoe

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From Nick & Paula:

We had a silver & blue 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LS stolen from the Alaska Junction QFC parking garage. Stolen at 10 pm on 12/28. Plate: AYN6951

Police are also searching for a silver older-model Acura sedan, tinted windows, sunroof, front-end damage. This vehicle was seen on camera and is suspected to be involved in the theft. Please call 911 if either is seen. Incident #2020-355968

John Smith December 30, 2020 (11:45 am)

Why would someone steal a 1997 Tahoe? Its Blue Book value is low, it gets lousy gas mileage, and there aren’t many similar vehicles driving around anymore so it should be noticeable. I’m sure owners of such vehicles like them, but I don’t understand why someone would steal a vehicle like this.

WSB December 30, 2020 (12:04 pm)

Vehicles are stolen generally to get from point A to point B – NOT for resale value.
- John December 30, 2020 (12:16 pm)
  
  And for committing crimes, like package theft etc.

Flivver December 30, 2020 (12:40 pm)

Older vehicles are also easier to steal as they have fewer security features. On some popular models they are stolen and chopped up for parts resale but mostly, as WSB said it’s just “free” transportation for the crooks.