WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Seen this stolen statue?

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Josette is hoping someone might spot this stolen statue:

(Early Tuesday) around 1.00 AM, my front-yard statue was stolen. It is a bronze statue with 2 children holding a flower basket. It was located on 47th Ave SW and Findlay SW. The thieves were able to carry the statue, which is more than 300 lbs. I was able to see 2 men carrying my statue into a dark-colored car. If you do see it, please let me know. This statue is dear to me.

Any leads, let us know and we’ll connect you. UPDATE: Police reprt # 22-344596.

Craig December 28, 2022 (10:27 am)

Send a picture to Pacific Iron and Metal at 2230 4th Ave S, Seattle in SoDo. It’s a popular place to have metal “scraps” sold by sketchy (and law-abiding too) people. Or just drive there and watch for black cars that come up and get quotes for their metal. It’s a likely place for your yard art to turn up because it’s close to West Seattle and deals with “scraps” daily.

Bill December 28, 2022 (1:03 pm)

There is a scrap place in Riverside that is a lot closer — West Seattle Recycling
robert goulet December 28, 2022 (10:02 pm)

I can’t believe that someone would be so brazen to go onto someone’s property and steal a 300 lb. yard statue. I’m so sorry for your loss. My wife and I walk past your home frequently and have often commented on it. It’s really a nice piece. I hope somehow it’s recovered and returned to you.
Mila December 29, 2022 (10:23 am)

Give and give again. Get another one and fasten into the ground somehow.

WS4life December 28, 2022 (10:52 am)

Is nothing sacred?!

T December 28, 2022 (11:12 am)

At a current market price for bronze at $2.20 per lb I doubt it will ever be found

JustJedSaid December 28, 2022 (11:15 am)

More likely taken for personal use, to be given as a gift or to sell. Too nice and distinctive to be sold for scrap metal.

B December 29, 2022 (4:48 am)

Do you have any clue about the drug epidemic we live amongst? Seriously?

So Sorry December 28, 2022 (11:24 am)

such scum, so sorry!

Suzan December 28, 2022 (12:20 pm)

That’s so sad. We walk by your yard regularly and I love that statue! Can you send the photo to Pacific Iron and let them know to watch for it?

Rick December 28, 2022 (12:46 pm)

I’ll hunt the bastards down. And then harm them. Pac Iron and Metal is a great place. Bought material there for a school sewing project there in 1972. And I’m 6’1″ bearded hairy 220lb guy. And generally pissed off. Bring it on.

Justin December 28, 2022 (5:04 pm)

I nominate this for WSB comment of the year. Just flawless. Thank you, Rick. This made my day.
- Leslie December 28, 2022 (6:51 pm)
  
  I agree. Rick’s comment was awesome. But I’m curious what kind of sewing project in 1972 involved Iron and Metal!
  - Rick December 29, 2022 (7:43 am)
    
    They sold all kinds of fabric among other things. Great store for just lookin’ around.
- Michelle December 28, 2022 (8:00 pm)
  
  I second this nomination. Best all year.
Lisa December 29, 2022 (2:45 pm)

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- Rick December 30, 2022 (9:32 am)
  
  What is [swipe right]? I’m not very tech.
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PatWS December 28, 2022 (12:59 pm)

Oh no!! I am so sorry this happened to you. I walk along your street often and so enjoy seeing this beautiful sculpture each time. I hope you get it back in good shape, soon.

Carol December 28, 2022 (1:16 pm)

This is just maddening…. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

Scubafrog December 28, 2022 (2:23 pm)

I can’t believe the depths to which criminals sink. This ‘bail reform’ trial has failed Seattle. I have no doubt it’s likely persons who’ve been released multiple times in 2022. The City Council and Mayor Harrell appear incredibly ignorant in their panacea of ‘unarmed police alternatives’.

Amy December 28, 2022 (5:43 pm)

Hello-please provide source that states the city council has passed a bail reform bill. Thank you
B W December 29, 2022 (7:17 am)

Misinformation followed by complete speculation. Probably a Fox News watcher.

Mj December 28, 2022 (6:21 pm)

Rick – Good luck and I hope you bag the perps!

Chris December 28, 2022 (6:28 pm)

It seems anything outside can disappear these days. We tried an experiment & put some vintage items in the garden as cool garden art just to see what would happen. Sure enough within a couple weeks, they were gone. Sorry about your loss. We hope the item is found.

Josette December 28, 2022 (8:20 pm)

Thank you All for your support.

Josette December 31, 2022 (12:05 pm)

This statue was a gift to us as a wedding present and we had it since 2003. We wanted to share it with our neighborhood.

Admiral December 28, 2022 (8:47 pm)

Josette doesn’t mention what she paid for this or what it is currently worth, but similar bronze sculptures can run over $20K. Letting the art community know about it may be helpful. I would also check resell sites like Nextdoor, Facebook, Mercari, Letgo, or Craigslist. I doubt the thieves understand the true value; selling it for scrap would be really foolish, but so is stealing it. Looks like a locked backyard or inside the home is the best place for expensive art.

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