WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two thefts

Two reader reports of West Seattle thefts:

HARDTOP STOLEN: This report and photo are from a reader:

My Mazda Miata hardtop, which had specially installed bolted locks to prevent theft, was drilled off before my discovery the morning of Jan 12 in a lighted alley apartment lot (next to other cars) in the Alki area. This current removal was a concerted effort requiring multiple people and tools and also involved the removal of all items in the glove compartment, car inside, and trunk. Approximately $6,000 of damage was done to the car. This hardtop is not replaceable and was useful for the driver’s visibility (soft convertible tops have small back windows). SPD report number is 2024-901158.

PACKAGE STOLEN: This happened just after 1 pm today, reports Jenn:

We had a package stolen from our front door. We have video from our Ring camera – they were wearing a blue jacket (looks like they’re attempting to look like an Amazon delivery person), red backpack, gray beanie with Pom Pom, and were masked. We’re off 34th and Morgan and have a gate that they opened.

No report number yet; we’ll add when it’s available.

9 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two thefts"

  • Me January 21, 2024 (6:15 pm)

    I think I knew the person with the jacket. Tell SPD I’d like a convco with then

    • Jenn January 21, 2024 (7:22 pm)

      We’re waiting to hear back from Seattle PD to file the report but we’ll let them know someone may know the person as noted here. Thanks!

    • Jenn January 22, 2024 (4:58 pm)

      Here’s the report number: 24-19438. They said if you have info please give them a call and use the report number. Thank you!

  • JJ January 21, 2024 (6:38 pm)

    That took a long time.

  • Gatewood January 21, 2024 (7:53 pm)

    Looks like one is parked in the wrong direction on the west Seattle bridge going west as you get close to west Seattle in the turn out area 

    • froggy8 January 22, 2024 (7:39 am)

      Per my understanding of this report, just the hardtop was stolen -, not the Miata.

      • LR January 28, 2024 (11:33 pm)

        Yes, I am the owner and – as the article says – only my hardtop was drilled off. The picture is what remained, minus everything taken from the trunk, glove compartment, and inside……down to the spare tire. I had special locks to bolt down my hardtop but they were drilled off so this was far from a “spontaneous” effort. Unfortunately I have no garage in my rental so replacing the hardtop ($2500) is not realistic without a garage.

  • Chris January 22, 2024 (5:45 pm)

    If you look carefully, you can see some of the hair of the package thief.    Maybe it will help?

  • RP January 22, 2024 (8:23 pm)

    I’m pretty sure my package was just stolen today as well, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it was this same POS. I’m on 34th & Graham so pretty close by..

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