WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: 4 thieves steal sky-blue Sonata (update: found)

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Sent by Hillary:

A locked 2011 sky-blue Hyundai Sonata, license plate AF8321, was stolen at 7:47 PM tonight in the 6900 block of 37th Ave SW. Four young men were involved, all wore masks, but from what was visible, they appeared Caucasian, age 16-20.

While one, dressed in all black with a hoodie and mask rushed toward the car to gain entry, the other three rolled up in a Kia (2019, white – has been reported stolen) and intimidate the onlooking neighbors. The Hyundai was quickly entered, hotwired, and the entire group fled.

Please send any info to SPD under case number 24-230571.

SUNDAY UPDATE: Commenter Brian notes below that this car was found outside West Seattle, used in a crash-and-grab business burglary.

AC August 17, 2024 (12:42 am)

I tried to report a similar crime that happened on August 9th and 10th on the 3200 block of 41st Ave SW but didn’t have the police report number, so it wasn’t posted. This group of thieves seem incredibly brazen and targeting this area, please be vigilant.

WSB August 17, 2024 (10:32 am)

Hi, I think I found your note in the mailbox, it wasn’t just because there was no police report number – we often publish reports with the notation that we’ll add the # when we get it – but there also was no description of the car beyond Kia. If your neighbor’s car is still missing and you have that info, please send or have them send and we can still publish. Thanks! – TR
- Tony August 17, 2024 (1:40 pm)
  
  WSB adding to AC’s notes above, it was a white Kia sedan that was stolen from our block, the vehicle belonging to a contractor that was doing work in the neighborhood. The day prior, four teens matching the description in the story above driving a purple Kia Sorento or Sportage were casing the white Kia that was eventually stolen the next day, but drove off when I came outside. No more info beyond that.
- AC August 17, 2024 (3:03 pm)
  
  Thank you, I will do that!
  - Bradley August 17, 2024 (5:31 pm)
    
    Unfortunately, I do not have the crime report number, but this description of teenages/young adults and white Kia 2019 do match the description of those that stole my contractors vehicle and my contractors vehicle. It’s really sad that it happened and I was surprised since I have found this area to be very pleasant.
Leo Fick August 20, 2024 (1:13 pm)

Our 2020 Kia Sorento was stolen from SW Graham between 38th and 39th street. There were four young men involved as well. The plate is CES3067. Not recovered yet.

Margaret August 18, 2024 (10:25 am)

I often see cars with no license plates, front or back. Sometimes I’ll see two a day in West Seattle. Is anyone else seeing the same? I can’t take pictures most of the time.