WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Emerald Water Anglers hit again; dumped-likely-stolen motorcycle; car prowlers

Three reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

EMERALD WATER ANGLERS HIT AGAIN: The fly-fishing-focused shop at 4502 42nd SW in The Junction (WSB sponsor) is dealing with the aftermath of another crime. This time, says proprietor Dave McCoy, thieves dressed all in black swooped in, grabbed expensive jackets, and ran out. For now EWA is changing their open-door policy. The store is open (until 5 pm today), but you might have to knock.

DUMPED-LIKELY-STOLEN MOTORCYCLE: Sent by Jillian:

Looks like a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle was stripped early yesterday morning and left at the Duwamish trailhead at 14th Ave SW and SW Holly. Still there this morning.

CAR PROWLERS: Seen by Todd in the 1100 block of Alki late last night after his barking dog alerted him – “I looked out into the darkness and saw a short-ish woman with a pit bull checking the doors on several parked cars in front of the condos….across the street was a taller man wearing a full mask watching her…when she came back across the street they seemed to notice that I was watching them and they did a quick walk the other direction then came back to an older black toyota tacoma pickup and took off in the direction of Alki Beach.”

5 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Emerald Water Anglers hit again; dumped-likely-stolen motorcycle; car prowlers"

  • WSPK November 26, 2023 (7:13 pm)

    It’s so upsetting to hear that Emerald Water got robbed AGAIN.  Dave is a great guy, who does so much for the fly fishing community and environmental causes. Running a small business like this is hard enough without having thousands of dollars worth of inventory being stolen on the regular. They have a nice selection of outdoor clothing that anyone, fly fisher person or not, would appreciate. Stop by and check them out.

    • Dewayne November 26, 2023 (10:47 pm)

      He’s a good guy… No small business/ or any business should be subjected to these criminals…This happens almost every day here in West Seattle…You never hear of criminals being caught in these smash and grabs…

  • Sunset November 26, 2023 (7:59 pm)

    I completely agree with WSPK! Dave is a great guy, and Emerald Water Anglers is a great local business. Yet another break-in there is infuriating! I hope folks will consider spending some of their holiday shopping dollars supporting this business. 

  • Orb November 27, 2023 (7:51 am)

    Can they install metal bars over their doors? This poor business has been hit so many times it’s ridiculous. 

  • S_Confluentus November 27, 2023 (1:55 pm)

    What the heck! I really feel for Dave and Emerald Water Anglers. That is really terrible to hear and I hope we can support this business. I will continue to!

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