WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 2 reader reports

Two reader reports:

PACKAGE THEFT: Jessica reports this person stole a package Wednesday on 14th SW and her security cam got the thief and his getaway car:

Couldn’t make out a license plate #. Saw him drive away in person and it looked like the plate was covered with a yellow paper/advertisement.

CAR PROWLS: Libby sent this report:

Writing on behalf of two of us neighbors in the 5900 block of 38th Ave SW. We both left our cars unlocked and they were rummaged through (Tuesday) night sometime between 11 pm and 4 am. The thieves took miscellaneous items, vehicle registrations, and insurance cards. We have filed police reports. A good reminder to lock your vehicles!

13 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 2 reader reports"

  • Zipda December 1, 2022 (2:03 pm)

    Nice SUV this despicable porch pirate drives.

    • Joe December 1, 2022 (9:13 pm)

      He’s probably driving his folk’s car while he’s out trying to get some drug money.

    • Henry December 3, 2022 (6:00 pm)

      The vehicles used in these crimes are stolen as well

  • 14th December 1, 2022 (2:07 pm)

    Same POS just stole one off our front door on 14th as well. 90s/2000s Ford or Chevy greenish Suburban type vehicle. Same dude in the photo. Hope he gets more than what he deserves. 

    • Roger Pettit December 1, 2022 (2:57 pm)

      Porch pirates should be keelhauled. The water is a bit chilly this time of year!

    • Auntie December 1, 2022 (5:54 pm)

      My husband thought the car in the picture was green, also. Sorry, color-blind dudes – it’s red. Unless you saw a completely different vehicle…

  • CaringSharing December 1, 2022 (4:08 pm)

    As a well meaning neighbor who has forgotten to lock up too, another reminder… many vehicles now have locking glove boxes that help keep documents like title/registration and insurance cards secure – even in the off-chance we forget to lock the vehicle itself.  Take care everyone!

  • Chris December 1, 2022 (5:21 pm)

    Also remember not to keep your key fob within range of your car – if you have a keyless car.   We’ve seen thieves just walking along trying door handles.   With a keyless car, if your FOB is within range of the car, the car door will open.   We are not sure of the range.

  • Chris December 1, 2022 (5:23 pm)

    P S to our last message, it looks like the key fob range can be 30 to 60 feet.

  • sbre December 1, 2022 (5:50 pm)

    And don’t leave your garage door remote in the vehicle, giving them easy access to a lot more valuables. 

    • Mari Larsen December 2, 2022 (11:16 am)

      Thank you for your reality check advice of (doh!) inviting further peril after having preliminary things stolen.

  • HoldenOn December 3, 2022 (12:19 pm)

    This thief is easily recognizable. Have you reported the package theft to the police? There is an on-line reporting system https://www.seattle.gov/police/need-help/online-reporting that will start a trail and provide a case number for the incidents.  With a case number, people who recognize the perpetrator can then link their knowledge to your case and the police will have more to go on.Filing the report is quick, it allows tracking of the problem, helps determine patterns in the criminal activity and helps the police do their jobs more effectively.  Please help build the case. – 

    • Jessica December 5, 2022 (5:52 pm)

      Yes, I reported to the police. I heard back from SPD today and the suspect has been identified.

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