WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen black Forester (update: found, but with somebody else’s backpack inside)

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SATURDAY: Reported by John via email:

We wanted the neighborhood to know that at approximately 7:50 am this morning, our black 2016 Subaru Forester (plate # BOS 2514) was stolen from the front of our house on the 3400 block of 41st Ave. We started the car and turned on the heat. I went back inside for about 3 minutes to put our daughter in her infant carrier and the car was gone from the driveway. A warning for others that may be warming the car on these cold days.

The SPD incident number, if you see this car and call it in, is 24-011562.

UPDATED 12:37 PM SUNDAY: The car’s been found, in Tukwila. Inside, though, somebody else’s large Osprey backpack – if you’ve had one stolen recently, let us know and we’ll connect you,

Denden January 13, 2024 (12:16 pm)

My neighbor and I have both of our vehicles stolen and recovered from the same spot. Check out 34th ave in front of Cooper School.

WSB January 13, 2024 (12:27 pm)

Do you mean Roxhill (historic EC Hughes) on 34th south of Holden?
- Denden January 13, 2024 (4:41 pm)
  
  I stand corrected. EC Hughes is correct.

Montana Griz January 13, 2024 (1:09 pm)

I drive an F-150 and live fairly close to Roxbury . Cars are vandalized and stolen from this neighborhood, not exactly infrequently. It takes three seconds (I timed it) to install or remove a Club steering wheel lock, and it’ll remove only $50.00 from your wallet. It’s not a 100% guarantee, but I drive the most-sold and most-stolen vehicle in Washington State. 22 years living here and two trucks, and zero thefts. $50 is inexpensive insurance for any driver of any vehicle.

Laura January 14, 2024 (2:35 pm)

Second this, my car was stolen twice in the first year after I moved to Seattle. In the 18 years since then I’ve used the club religiously and haven’t had my car stolen once. Also I still have the same club! Very small investment for nearly 20 years of not having to worry about my car being stolen.

Elizabeth January 13, 2024 (1:48 pm)

I’m so sorry this happened to you. So glad you and your daughter are safe.

Amy T January 13, 2024 (2:34 pm)

1st of of all report to PNW stolen cars Facebook page with police report and every detail you can think of like bumper stickers dents etc. 2nd hopefully it’ll be found( mine was because of this page ) immediately install a hidden kill switch thieves these days will get around a club if they really want it but who wants a car they can’t get started

Christine January 14, 2024 (5:41 pm)

Our car was stolen with a Club on they sawed a section of the steering wheel out and took it off.

lala January 15, 2024 (10:02 am)

I don’t know if this is helpful or anything but if your car requires a key, i use to start my car with a spare key and lock the door to run inside my house quickly to grab things. it’s another process but it does help if they cant get in. Not sure the distance between where you park and your door is but that is something else to consider.

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