CRIME WATCH: Store crash-and-grab; car windows broken

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CRASH-AND-GRAB: Shorewood Grocery at 10455 26th SW has been hit by cmash-and-grab burglars again. Thanks to Waikikigirl for the tip and photo:

Since the store is in unincorporated North Highline, we checked with the King County Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Sgt. Eric White confirmed it was a burglary, adding: “Damage to front structure from possible stolen white Hyundai left running at the scene. Currently it is unknown as to the value of damage or value of any (if any) items stolen. No suspects in this case and the incident is currently an active and open investigation.” This isn’t the first crash-and-grab at this store; we reported on one last June, in which the burglars stole the store’s ATM.

CAR WINDOWS BROKEN: Reader report via text:

At least a couple of cars got windows smashed in on 45th Ave SW just north of the Junction probably right around 2:30 pm. Totally random (at least seemingly) and no attempt at theft, just vandalism. Our neighbors were hit (45th & Dakota).

Alki resident May 7, 2024 (5:44 pm)

You’ve GOT to be kidding me. These people are the nicest and no small business needs this crap. I’m so sick of it. Unreal.

bea May 7, 2024 (7:43 pm)

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I think Hyundai should be sued.
- Dog Whisperer May 8, 2024 (8:46 am)
  
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  I think those who mismanaged our peace force should be sued. There’s a reason half of them left seattle.
- Just a dude May 11, 2024 (8:44 am)
  
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  Or, if a certain car is too easy to steal, people could just not buy that type of car. Then that company solves the issue when business slows. Free market is a wonderful thing and is self correcting.
Caleigh May 8, 2024 (9:00 am)

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They need bollards. I was hoping to find a Gofundme for them, they are so sweet.

Peter May 7, 2024 (7:50 pm)

I’m so sorry to hear about what happened to the Shorewood Grocery. It’s a wonderful business. How can we help them? Crime is out of control across King County.

1994 May 7, 2024 (10:05 pm)

Looks like 1/3, if not 1/2, of the building front is destroyed. Are they able to operate their business or is the building too damaged? Terrible thieving burglars, shame on you!

waikikigirl May 8, 2024 (6:33 am)

The entry door that was damaged from the 1st ATM robbery hadn’t been replaced (yet) and now what window was left is now gone. I’ve lived in this neighborhood 40+ yrs moved and returned and I always thought the owners lived in the back portion, how scary to hear a car smashing into the front portion of your home let alone business! We don’t go there often because we don’t partake in the items mostly sold there but I hope they can recover from this, crime is just so out of control these days it is sickening.

Alki resident May 8, 2024 (1:06 pm)

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They’re not replacing the doors because it’s $30,000 to do so. They need bollards to keep cars from touching the building. A little too late but the smoke shop on 35th and Roxbury finally got them installed months ago.