WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Business burglaries in Fauntleroy, Sunrise Heights

1:34 PM: Thanks for the tips. Two Fauntleroy businesses were broken into last night, though both tell us the burglars didn’t get away with anything of value – though the damage they left behind is costly.

At Wildwood Market (9214 45th SW), a glass company was there replacing the door when we stopped by – that’s how the burglar(s) broke in; we’re told they tried grabbing a cash box that had only coins.

At Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW), someone broke in by busting a door lock (which they’ve already repaired). They told us the burglar(s) grabbed what turned out to be an empty cash drawer.

We’ve also received a reader report about what appeared to be a break-in attempt in Morgan Junction; a nearby resident says she saw someone with a crowbar trying to break into the back door of New Teriyaki and Wok (6540 California SW) around 4 am; she yelled to them to walk away and she says they did: “It was a person in a blue hoodie and a blue surgical face mask.”

ADDED 3:10 PM: Ian at Locöl (7902 35th SW) says they were hit too, and sent this security-video grab:

“looks like the same guy broke into Locöl last night was the same group that broke into Endolyne and Wildwood,” Ian notes.

P.S. The Southwest Precinct online community meeting to discuss crime/safety concerns is at 6 pm Monday (September 19th); details here.

10 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Business burglaries in Fauntleroy, Sunrise Heights"

  • Erin September 17, 2022 (1:54 pm)

    There’s also been mention that both Locol and Can Bar were targeted between 3-4am, with similar description (light blue hoodie) 😡

    • WSB September 17, 2022 (2:24 pm)

      Don’t know about Can Bar but just got a note from Locol and will be adding to the story. Thanks – TR

  • Seattlite September 17, 2022 (2:22 pm)

    It’s so sad that so many people have no consciences or morals when it comes to stealing, destroying other people’s property.  Their minds geared to breaking the law and not caring who gets hurt.

  • Marcus September 17, 2022 (2:32 pm)

    Remember when the SPD use to patrol at night and shine their search beams down alleys and into darkened doorways.  They use to drive slowly up residential roads and  gather at local coffee shops during breaks. 

  • jn September 17, 2022 (4:27 pm)

    What movie was that?

    • East Coast Cynic September 17, 2022 (6:42 pm)

      I’m thinking the tv series, Adam 12.

  • J. Gibbons September 17, 2022 (7:41 pm)

    I live 3 blocks from that area it’s always been nice and clean .

  • 1994 September 17, 2022 (8:39 pm)

    Get a REAL job you creepers!

  • Marcus September 18, 2022 (3:45 am)

    Yeah. Maybe 15 years ago.  But we also did not not have porch poachers, drive by night time target practices, auto thieves and speed racers.  Just cannot accept the present norm.

  • Carl Swenson September 18, 2022 (8:12 am)

    Maybe when the bridge is open things will get better. 

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