WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Hit-run damage; ‘recycling’ package thief

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Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

HIT-RUN: This happened to Raymond‘s car north of The Junction:

My car was involved in a hit-and-run while it was parked overnight in front of my house on SW Dakota St. across from Holy Rosary playground. I found a mirror cover for a white early 2000s Acura TL on my windshield. I imagine their car sustained right front end damage and is now missing half of the mirror on the passenger side.

Police report # is 23-349497.

‘RECYCLING’ PACKAGE THIEF: Merrilee‘s porch camera caught this:

We had a package stolen from our porch (Monday). The thief pulled up in front of our house, posed as a delivery person, wearing an orange vest, and had a box. When they got to our porch they swapped an empty box for our package. The empty box they left was for a person a couple blocks away. It seems that they are recycling the stolen boxes and leaving them at the next house. We were home and didn’t realize we had a delivery.

CarDriver December 7, 2023 (4:27 pm)

Raymond. I’d wander around the neighborhood-ally’s too in case it was an impaired driver that lives nearby. Might also ask neighbors if they have security camera video. WSB could chime in. I wonder if traffic camera video is available or would SDOT not share without being compelled to by the court.

WSB December 7, 2023 (6:26 pm)

Traffic cameras are not recorded.

Bibliophile December 7, 2023 (6:38 pm)

I watch for our packages like a hawk and can say none of the delivery drivers wear a bright orange vest. Most of them are in company uniform so this is just suspicious and criminal all the way around.

onion December 7, 2023 (10:21 pm)

These package thieves are pathetic beyond belief. They are sacrificing their souls for almost nothing.

West Seattle Mad Sci Guy December 8, 2023 (12:05 am)

This is NOT a message against wearing masks. But, gees. Criminals have certainly embraced mask wearing as a way of concealing their identity on ring/nest-like doorbell cameras (and for other non-doorstep crimes)

Saltwater December 8, 2023 (8:21 am)

Merrilee, sign up for the USPS Informed Delivery. When something for you with a tracking number hits the system, it’ll be included in the email a few days before delivery. With that number sign up for a text notification when it’s delivered. As long as the carrier scans it at delivery, you’ll get an immediate notification. Sorry this happened to you and your neighbor.

West Seattle Denizen December 8, 2023 (9:10 am)

Be on the lookout for the dude in the red Honda hatchback. About a week ago at 5am I watched him try a bunch of keys attempting to unlock a vehicle that I knew was not his. He’s a modern day buccaneer, surfing the asphalt seas for treasure and bounty — yargh!

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