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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Prowler steals items after burglary attempt

March 28, 2023 9:58 pm
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 |   Crime | Genesee Hill | West Seattle news

That security video is from a reader who says this happened early today on Genesee Hill:

Near the 54th and Genesee neighborhood. On 03/28/2023, at approximately midnight, unknown W/M entered the back yard and then hastily exited upon seeing security cameras. Unknown suspect returned at 0058 hrs. and attempted to gain access to the residence via the back door. Door was locked, entry was not obtained. Suspect then disabled the security cameras and cut the Comcast cable wires. Suspect was able to gain entry to a yard shed and steal an Echo backpack blower and an outdoor clock. Police report filed. # 23-84087.


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34 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Prowler steals items after burglary attempt"

  • onion March 29, 2023 (6:01 am)

    Seems like he was pretty focused on this residence. Why? And for all that effort and damage he didn’t get away with much.

  • Alki Jack March 29, 2023 (9:26 am)

    I noticed he was wearing nitrile gloves so he didn’t leaving any finger prints. 

    • momosmom March 29, 2023 (9:39 am)

      Also wearing Zak Bagans of Ghost Adventures style glasses.

      • Go ms March 29, 2023 (9:53 am)

        Also a Seattle Mariners hoodie.

      • Cait April 5, 2023 (5:30 pm)

        And therefore eligible for the death penalty IMO. 

      • Luna April 5, 2023 (6:29 pm)

        Of all places thats where you identify those glasses from? You need more culture.

  • HR Muffinstuff March 29, 2023 (10:17 am)

    He’ll be easy to spot when the gas powered power tools ban goes into effect.

  • T March 29, 2023 (11:34 am)

    Just stunning how brazen criminals have become!The rules need to change in dealing with criminals. This guy is clearly dangerous and should be dealt with that in mind.To comeback a second time truly disturbing. And then to cut cables unreal

  • CarDriver March 29, 2023 (1:45 pm)

    A while back there was another attempt nearby. Any similarities?

    • Jessica April 5, 2023 (7:21 pm)

      Look at this guy- just a couple days later 

  • studebaker March 29, 2023 (5:14 pm)

    I thought anyway that pretty much everyone has security cameras that would go off if someone approached. The people I know have security cameras that raise an alarm inside the residence if the cameras pick up motion.  These posts on here always seem to say they have footage, but how come nobody is getting an Alert ‘while it’s happening’? 

    • AdmyrlByrd March 29, 2023 (7:22 pm)

      If you’re using one of the more popular versions that are cloud storage based, there often can be a fair amount of latency.  Also you make a choice late at night whether you want to sleep or want to know.  One wayward spider can ruin your entire night.

  • Xxxx March 31, 2023 (9:13 pm)

    Why are police literally doing nothing with all these videos?! We were robbed a while ago (all my jewelry, estate pieces and wedding ring, etc..) all in camera and police did nothing. These guys are brazen because they know they can get away with it. 

  • S. Holmes April 5, 2023 (1:27 pm)

    Looks a lot like the guy who was with the missing woman last seen with him at a Mariners game this weekend… Creepy.

  • MB April 5, 2023 (1:36 pm)

    This man looks to be possibly the same man from this post about a missing woman: https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/12cqfma/missing_women_last_seen_at_mariners_game_friday/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1same sweatshirt, glasses, facial hair, etc.

  • MissingWoman April 5, 2023 (1:40 pm)

    He looks VERY similar to the man who was last seen with the west seattle woman at the mariners game 3/31 before she went missing. Same sweater and glasses

  • Spokane April 5, 2023 (2:04 pm)

    Looks like the guy spotted with Leticia Martinez of West Seattle, who has been missing since being seen at a Mariners game 3/31.

  • WSB April 5, 2023 (2:47 pm)

    We have no direct report or verification of this reported disappearance, just social media posts, so if anyone is a member of her family and/or has a police report number, please let us know so we can try to verify this. – TR

    • anonymous April 5, 2023 (3:27 pm)

      The original social media post about the purportedly missing individual states that Detective Jan Gregory of the King County Sheriff Major Crimes unit is handling the missing persons case.

      A google search shows a Janet Gregory of KCSO has handled missing persons cases in the past.

      KCSO can be reached at 206-296-3311.

      • WSB April 5, 2023 (3:32 pm)

        I have a request out to the media relations officer. But again if anyone has *direct* contact with family or law enforcement, the case number is important (which is why we publish that in as many crime stories as possible).

        • anonymous April 5, 2023 (3:46 pm)

          Hopefully you’ll get a confirmation soon. Thanks for your efforts.

          • WSB April 5, 2023 (3:54 pm)

            KCSO says as far as they know, this is an SPD case, so now my inquiry has moved on to that department.

  • Andrea pack April 5, 2023 (4:33 pm)

    He looks exactly like the guy seen with the missing lady at the Mariners game. 

  • hopeSheIsSafe April 5, 2023 (4:58 pm)

    Shoes look like https://www.ebay.com/itm/255875071825 New Balance

  • SK April 5, 2023 (8:45 pm)

    I am seeing that the Seattle police are aware of this blog article in connection with the missing girl. I hope she is found safe. 

  • SimplyTheBest April 6, 2023 (5:19 am)

    Was it Leticia’s house he stalked/robbed?

  • SB April 6, 2023 (7:19 am)

    According to https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2023/04/05/seattle-police-searching-for-woman-missing-after-attending-mariners-game/, SPD have identified and interviewed this guy, if he is in fact the same person as above. SPD may have more information on him as of yesterday.

  • Sunshineandmeatloaf April 6, 2023 (7:53 am)

    He’s linked to a woman who went on a date with him to the Mariners game on 3/31 and she hasn’t been seen or heard from since..  

  • K April 6, 2023 (9:15 am)

    Has anyone reported to the police that this is possibly the same person?  I understand they interviewed him, but they may not know about this break-in. 

  • Alki resident April 6, 2023 (9:27 am)

    This is getting to be a crazy plot twist. I know if the woman he was at the game with. I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for him. I know police have interviewed him but a criminal doesn’t stop being a criminal. 

  • Plumpy April 12, 2023 (11:26 pm)

    That guy is definitely wearing the same mariners sweatshirt as the guy caught in the disappearance of laticia. Same weird look and glasses, same build and age. Is it a coincidence? Or is this the same guy. I bet with digital enhancement they can figure it out considering its hard to see his mole on chin area.. very strange and bold wearing gloves what was he really after?

    • WSB April 13, 2023 (12:39 am)

      As reported in a newer story Wednesday, police believe it’s the same man and prosecutors have in fact charged him in this burglary.

  • Plumpy April 12, 2023 (11:33 pm)

    So I slowed the video down and the last few frames he’s in the camera you can almost make out his mole definitely looks like he has one on he left side of his face you have to use a little imagination but it comes into light for a slight second

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