WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Mailboxes ransacked; car targeted again; stray bullet found

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MAILBOXES RANSACKED: Reader report from Eric in Seaview:

This morning I discovered that the mailboxes at 47th SW and [cross-street omitted] had been ransacked. Mail was strewn into bushes and nearby yards. I collected it, sorted it out, put it back in the correct mailboxes, and closed them up.

CAR TARGETED AGAIN: Noah‘s white 1991 Subaru Justy was stolen and recovered last month. Today, it almost happened again:

Someone just attempted to steal it again … I have pictures of them and the vehicle they drove, which was a wxr I believe with the front bumper missing.

This happened at 7:30 am in the 5600 block of California SW. The theft attempt is on video, here and here.

FOUND BULLET: We noticed a police call from Tuesday evening coded “found gun/shell casings” in the 3200 block of 63rd SW in Alki, and asked about it today. Not much info in the report, SPD tells us – an “unspent bullet” was found by “a passerby” and turned in to police, who planned to submitit into evidencr.

Mandy H March 29, 2023 (7:24 pm)

I spotted that same black Subaru with a missing bumper and lots of damage, slowing driving up our alley and then parking -and waiting in alley. It was about 7:50am- 5000 block of Calif Ave SW -alley. Seemed very suspicious- 2 people in car.

bee March 29, 2023 (8:14 pm)

Surprised at all those mailboxes that don’t have locks on them.

Jay March 30, 2023 (9:40 am)

I use locking mailboxes and they just get busted open with a crowbar.

Also John March 29, 2023 (8:31 pm)

That car thief left his fingerprints all over your vehicle. Unfortunately since nothing happened the police won’t look into it.

1994 March 29, 2023 (10:02 pm)

Finger prints should be all over your Justy. Is it possibly the same car thief from the last time?

Noah April 3, 2023 (6:11 pm)

Police did come to take a report, but there will be no further follow up. Will have to take even more measures to ensure it stays where I park it. The driver from the video looks roughly the same as the one who actually stole it last time.

had my old subie stolen too.. March 30, 2023 (5:07 am)

the thief seems to be driving a 4 door and judging by the legacy gt wheels, this is a base impreza they put a big hood scoop on. going to take a wild guess and assume this is the thief stealing subies in the neighborhood. wish we had more / better photos of them..

Alyssa March 30, 2023 (5:30 am)

That’s a late 90’s early 2000’s subaru 2.5RS. Very unique car and can be expensive in mint condition. Given the activities this fool is partaking in, it’s likely that subaru is stolen as well

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