WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen blue Elantra (update: found), white Sportage

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12:53 PM: From Drew:

Our powder blue 2013 Hyundai Elantra was stolen off the street in front of our house yesterday around 5:15 pm in daylight. We live near 36th SW and Raymond. The car sped away southbound on 36th being followed by a black sedan. Police report incident # 23-053981.

We’ll add the plate number when we get it. (Update: ATT2589.) (Monday update: Found.)

2:07 PM: Another stolen car report – this one from Cameron:

2019 white Kia Sportage, WA CDH9042, was stolen from in front of our house last night (2/25 or 2/26) sometime between 7 pm Saturday night and 4 am Sunday morning. Tillman and 37th

SPD incident # is 23-054407.

Brian February 26, 2023 (4:03 pm)

I wonder if/when any authoritative body is going to hold Kia or Hyundai accountable for allowing their vehicles to be stolen so easily. I’m not holding my breath but it’s pretty enraging to see over and over again.

uncle loco February 27, 2023 (5:27 am)

I know this might seem like backwards thinking to some people around here but how about holding the thieves accountable?
Josh February 27, 2023 (7:28 am)

Ann Davison the current city attorney is suing those companies for this very reason.

Karen February 27, 2023 (9:27 pm)

I also own a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The recall to install the anti-theft device is for 2014-2021 years only, so my vehicle is a sitting duck also. Seems like a foregone conclusion it will be stolen. I took everything out of it today including my cool floor mats. Will store my registration in my purse now. Using my Club religiously.

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