WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two Hyundai reports

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In West Seattle Crime Watch, two reader reports about Hyundais:

STOLEN: Reported by Kara, stolen from a friend in Highland Park last night or early today:

Blue Hyundai Elantra SEL, 2018
LIC Plate BYP 0384
Has a yellow “Please be patient…student driver” on left bumper.
Case #: 23-198949

DUMPED-LIKELY-STOLEN: We hope this isn’t the same car. Reported earlier today by Megan, who hasn’t heard whether this was ultimately resolved:

I came across a dumped Hyundai in the same spot one was found earlier this week. It’s partially pushed over the edge of a ravine at the Riverview Playfields. Down by the little league fields.

I’ve attached some pictures in case anyone recognizes it. I also tried calling SPD non emergency number but I couldn’t get through to anyone.

Linda Chia July 14, 2023 (11:29 pm)

Hi! My friend Kara posted on my behalf. It does really look like my car but I’m not certain. By chance, would you have a picture of either the front or back? I appreciate this so much!

WSB July 15, 2023 (12:44 am)

Here is the other photo that was sent to us:
https://westseattleblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4342-scaled-e1689407027491.jpg

Chris July 15, 2023 (8:52 am)

A lot of stolen Hyundai and Kia cars showing up by the Barton street p-patch. I’ve had to report 4 in the last 2 weeks.

Tree Hugger July 15, 2023 (12:02 pm)

This is the second car this summer to have been driven off this cliff, maybe Parks can do a better job of closing after hours vehicular access to Riverview Playfields? Or we can continue to accept damages to the park and greenspace and pay to haul out stolen cars.