WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen classic red 4Runner; car break-in outside church

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Two reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch:

STOLEN CLASSIC RED 4RUNNER: The photo and report are from Josh:

I’m hoping folks could keep a lookout for my red ‘86 4Runner that was found to be stolen this morning at 7 am. It was parked in the Seaview area, 4600 block between Raymond and Juneau. Last seen around 10 pm, believe it may’ve happened in early AM, perhaps around 4 am..

Lic # BAL5663
Has a celebrate diversity bumper sticker on back bumper; the bumper is also dented.
Back window has a Rogue Community College parking-pass sticker on it.
Driver’s-side back seat window has a Dutch Bros sticker in the form of fingers peace sign
Top of truck is sun-bleached to white.

Police report was made; please call 911 if seen. Thank you so much.

CAR BREAK-IN OUTSIDE CHURCH: This report is from Liz:

I was parked in front of Fauntleroy Church and the main street (California) Sunday afternoon at 3:35-5:45 attending their Holiday Concert. I came out and got into my car and noticed the glove box open and stuff thrown about. And then I noticed the right rear passenger window had been shattered all over the back seat. Lucky I had nothing of value in the car. Now just the inconvenience of having it repaired.

AlkiNeighbor December 18, 2023 (1:00 pm)

I’ve started hiding an Apple AirTag in older cars to help locate them if stolen. They will emit warning sound occasionally to indicate their presence, and I assume some car theft rings are aware of this strategy. But it’s better than nothing.

Lance December 19, 2023 (3:44 pm)

This sucks, I had my 3rd gen broken into and everything stolen except the car, they sure did try though..I had AirTag in there too which they stole and I found it couple blocks away on the ground , they threw it out since it does chirp when it moves, somewhat worthless for trying to track stolen items unless you remove the speaker . Just fyigood luck and hope you find itl

Mike December 18, 2023 (5:18 pm)

Oh man, that’s a nice 1st gen solid front axle 4Runner. Those aren’t cheap now and harder to find in good condition. Hope it’s found in good condition.

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