WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Attempted vehicle theft

The photo and report are from Al:

Attempted vehicle theft 48th & Graham. This morning (6/14), discovered that at some point since last Tuesday night, someone forced open the passenger-side lock (destroying it in the process) and removed the ignition housing. There are plier marks on the ignition switch but apparently they couldn’t start the vehicle. The ignition housing is gone, as is any other trace of their existence; however, all my personal items (none of value) remain untouched. The vehicle starts and runs just as if nothing happened, thank goodness, but now I’ve got to shell out some $$ to rectify that jerk’s actions!

4 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Attempted vehicle theft"

  • Alki resident June 14, 2022 (10:03 pm)

    Park it somewhere else or block it in. They’ll be back for it. Same thing happened to me.,

  • Ben June 14, 2022 (10:37 pm)

    Contact me if you need help installing a basic outdoor security camera for around $100, w free storage and minimal upkeep (batteries, 32gb thumbdrive). I’d layout your options for you (a), you’d make the purchase of the hardware (b), and I’d help you install and understand the basics (c). I’d do this for a sandwich for any west seattle resident! I just want ppl to be wired and monitoring, for peace of mind, if nothing else. 

  • Wallace Grommet June 14, 2022 (11:30 pm)

    Learn how to remove the fuel pump relay.  Its easy as plugging in a lamp. Fits in your pocket and is readily accessible in most cars today

  • davidm June 15, 2022 (11:27 am)

    yea what they said.  that car is one screwdriver and chisel away from gone… take the efi relay or otherwise disable it.  flatten a tire if you have to.

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