WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the police response at 34th/Myrtle

9:52 AM: For those wondering about the police response near Our Lady of Guadalupe at 34th/Myrtle – we don’t have details on the circumstances that preceded it, but police have arrested a suspect and recovered a stolen pickup truck. Emergency radio exchanges indicated that a struggle during the arrest led to a call for backup. The suspect is being taken to the hospital for evaluation; the stolen vehicle’s owner has been notified. (added) The vehicle was stolen from South Delridge.

10:36 AM: A texter says they called 911 because the suspect was apparently trying to steal another truck at 34th/Myrtle. “I just happened to be standing in my front door when he pulled up … he got out of (a) Dakota and got into (a) Tahoe and visibly started pounding on the ignition.”

3 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the police response at 34th/Myrtle"

  • Rhonda November 10, 2024 (11:38 am)

    Way to go, SPD. Good snare 💪

  • Alki resident November 10, 2024 (1:11 pm)

    Thank you to the alert guy who reported it. We all need to be more aware of our surroundings. 

    • 1994 November 10, 2024 (10:27 pm)

      Thanks to the alert texter! who was at the right place at the right time. Does not say it was a guy…but maybe you have inside info….?

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