WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-run rampage in stolen truck

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The photos and report are from Rose – it happened on Pigeon Point:

So this morning someone stole a truck. They drove to 22nd.

They parked in front of a house who actually knows the truck (it [belongs to] their boss). They go out to find out why he was at his house.

Well, it wasn’t his boss. A small confrontation has the thief push the neighbor, almost run him over.

Then he tries to back up, smashing into a bunch of cars. He flees.

He left his unlocked phone in the car. They know who he is.

She adds that the truck’s owner apparently also knows the suspect through social media. We’re checking with SPD to see if there’s any indication the hit-run driver/stolen-truck suspect has been found yet. Case number for the truck theft is 22-231325; the hit-run crash – which Rose says is reported to have damaged up to seven vehicles – has at least three separate case numbers, starting with 22-231291.

MJ August 31, 2022 (1:05 pm)

It would be really nice to see the perp caught, held accountable and made to pay for all the damages!

HS August 31, 2022 (1:13 pm)

What? This is ridiculous.

Revilo August 31, 2022 (3:34 pm)

Ridiculous? To be expected.

NW August 31, 2022 (1:30 pm)

Ridiculous guy went nuts I contemplate such things though occasionally way people drive generally disregard one another.

Boinsted August 31, 2022 (1:38 pm)

Well I guess we can close the case on this one.

helpermonkey August 31, 2022 (1:41 pm)

Speaking of hit and run, if anyone sees a dark green Mazda missing their front grille and bumper, SPD, me and my insurance company would love to know where to find them. Hit and run to my parked car on Monday. WA Plate number CCJ1403. PS, your bumper is still sitting on the sidewalk near where you hit me.

Neighbor August 31, 2022 (2:59 pm)

This p.o.s hit reverse w/the drivers side door open and proceeded to total at least 3 cars and damage 3 more in a line down one side of the street. The stolen truck was not a small vehicle. I definitely want to see the police track him down and this incident has motivated me to go to the community police meet n greet in September.

West August 31, 2022 (4:45 pm)

I had a friend that had their car stolen recently and they reported it stolen and the police did nothing and while driving to work the next day a family member found it several blocks away. They called and told the police they found it and expressed thier disappointment with the lack of initiative within law enforcement and the lengthy process reporting it. Collisions and accidents roadrage with stolen vehicles is getting out of hand the thief’s have it too easy these are crimes that put the public at risk. The public shouldn’t be dealing with dangerous unpredictable criminals. A couple years ago protesters were screaming about defunding the police… well guess what they actually need to fund the police now and reform their conduct and not just look at crime maps to do their jobs. I live in a red zone and the police haven’t done nothing to clean up crime at all. There’s open air drug markets stolen property and goods also stolen cars and homicides it’s not even safe to walk the streets alone without feeling that someone is going to hurt or rob you

Dd August 31, 2022 (6:27 pm)

Hi West,I feel your frustration. We recently moved out of West Seattle to Kansas and can tell you I haven’t seen a single homeless person or crime activity in three months since we moved here. The mental drain coming from that area was just too much. I’m not sure how “they” fix it but I’m guessing things continue to get worse. I’m only saying this incase you feel the way your text reads (and how we felt), options are available. I’m writing this not to offend anyone but to say that you have options to improve your frustrations.
- Rick September 2, 2022 (10:18 am)
  
  My family is from Holton, Kansas (30 miles north of Topeka) and it is definitely a different world there. Left over 55 years ago but still get back to visit. Winters and summers are still tough though. Good folks. Best to all.
Frustrated August 31, 2022 (10:20 pm)

That’s all just stuff we’re supposed to accept as the price of not having police. Seriously – no one thought through the consequences of telling the police to not do their jobs BEFORE solving the larger societal issues driving crime.
Paul September 1, 2022 (6:22 am)

Remember this when it comes time to vote for council members…

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