WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Garage burglary

Sent by Christine:

Just want to get the word out that we have had an increase in criminal activity on the 3200 block of 44th Ave SW. (Tuesday) night someone entered our garage and stole a men’s bicycle, a cordless drill, a blower and hedge trimmer, two skateboards, and the batteries and chargers to the garden tools and drill. Two other neighbors have had similar incidents in the last two weeks. We are filing a police report. Just want others to be aware and to keep doors locked.

9 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Garage burglary"

  • garage victim August 17, 2023 (7:24 pm)

    Our condo garage was vandalized on Monday (early Tuesday). Wonder if it’s the same person…do you have an image?

    • Christine August 17, 2023 (9:13 pm)

      Unfortunately we don’t.  

  • WSRez August 17, 2023 (9:37 pm)

    No other details? What time of day was it? Was it forced entry or garage door left open? Did they try and get into the house at all. 

    • Christine August 21, 2023 (12:11 pm)

      Someone down the street did catch some faraway video of the person.  The person spent about an hour from 4:30am-5:30am going back and forth taking 1-2 items at a time. We believe they entered a gate from the alley to our backyard and entered the side door to the garage which was unlocked.

  • Rod August 18, 2023 (7:30 am)

    Our garage was was previously entered via  the keypad.  It appears that the code was compromised from a utility that had access.  The code has been changed and the utilities have to call for entry.

  • Russ August 18, 2023 (7:59 am)

    How did they get in? What’s the thief’s M.O.?

  • ConcernedInAdmiral August 18, 2023 (11:30 am)

    May not be related but I live a block north and am concerned there may be squatters in nearby vacant apartment. Contacting property management does nothing I guess they do not reside on-site. Any suggestions on who would??

    • WSB August 19, 2023 (12:23 pm)

      It’s up to property owners to tell police they want someone off their property. If you think the vacant building ordinance is being violated, you can file a complaint with SDCI.

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