WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Delridge search (updated); hit-and-run with stolen car

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Two incidents in West Seattle Crime Watch:

SEARCH FOR SUSPECT: This is happening right now in Delridge. Police were at the Salish Landing complex in the 6900 block of Delridge Way SW looking for a domestic-violence suspect. They made forced entry into an apartment and found the suspect used sheets and blankets to escape down the exterior of the building, and was last seen running “into the woods.” Officers gave this description to dispatch – Hispanic man, 20s, bald, 5’7″, slim, green checkered pants, white or gray tank top. They’ll be using a K9 to search so if you’re in the area you may hear sirens and loudspeaker announcements. 7:29 PM UPDATE: Police told dispatch they have found the suspect.

HIT-RUN WITH STOLEN CAR: Thanks for the texted tip and photos.

Above is a stolen Hyundai Sonata that someone crashed into parked cars southeast of Westwood Village late last night, after 11 pm. At least two were damaged:

After the crash, witnesses told police they saw three people in dark clothing – believed to be teenage boys – get out and head toward Westwood Village. No injuries reported. If you have any information, the SPD incident # in this case is 24-052892.

Jason February 25, 2024 (7:15 pm)

There are 4 police cars outside near my house telling us over the loud speaker to stay inside as the K9 is on the loose. It’s probably related. Near Longfellow creek.

WSB February 25, 2024 (7:25 pm)

Yes, that’s part of the search area.

Delridge resident February 25, 2024 (7:27 pm)

This is right next to my apartment building. And this complex has the police there multiple times every single month….

WSB February 25, 2024 (7:32 pm)

Update: Police report they’ve found the suspect, so they’ll be clearing out of the area.

K February 25, 2024 (7:52 pm)

Tough job. Responding to domestic abuse, chasing down suspects, especially at night, is not for the faint of heart. And it takes effort to come down from adrenaline highs.

Megan February 25, 2024 (10:04 pm)

Im very impressed with the response but it was also a terrifying thing to handle on a Sunday night with my toddler. We didn’t know the extent and I immediately thought there could be a shoot out that would go through our walls. This country just does not feel safe anymore.

Jake February 26, 2024 (7:38 am)

A real life rapunzel ehh?

Daniel February 26, 2024 (9:47 am)

Yea I’m surprised that works. I thought that was just movie stuff. But then I looked it up and apparently people have used sheets and blankets to escape out of 15-story windows before. !! (Not in Seattle, but elsewhere). I guess you gotta really know how to tie good knots.