WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gunfire damages Access bus; gas theft; garage break-in. Plus, your next chance to talk with/hear from with police

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Three notes in West Seattle (and vicinity) Crime Watch, plus an announcement:

GUNFIRE DAMAGES ACCESS BUS: A reader tipped us to this South Park incident, and now police have released a summary:

At 4:15 am (Friday), a Metro Access Van was transporting a single rider to an appointment in the early morning hours. When the van was traveling near 14 Ave S/ S Cloverdale St, the vehicle occupants observed a passenger compartment window shatter. Believing it might have been a rock, the vehicle continued to the original destination. The operator eventually discovered possible bullet damage and notified the supervisor who in turn called 911. Officers responded to the Access facility and contacted the (person who reported it). Bullet damage was verified, and evidence was collected.

If you have any information, the incident # is 24-323338.

Two reader reports:

GAS THEFT, AGAIN: The photo and report are from Jeff:

I came out to my truck this morning to find that someone drilled a hole in the gas tank to steal gas. This is the second time it has happened in a little over a year. Located off 44th and Genesee. If anyone heard or saw anything, it would be helpful.

No police-report number yet, nor for this one:

GARAGE BREAK-IN: From Scott:

(Saturday) night starting at 3 am, on the 41st Ave SW block between Hinds and Manning, someone broke into our garage and stole a bunch of tools. Our video camera captured this image of the person.

Please let people know to lock their belongings!

Also, just announced:

NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING WITH POLICE: Southwest Precinct crime-prevention coordinator Jennifer Satterwhite has just announced the next Crime Prevention Council meeting (and remember, the “council” is really just everyone who shows up) for 6:30 pm Thursday, December 5. In addition to updates from precinct leaders, you will get a chance to learn about the Unified Care Team, the multi-department team that deals with encampments around the city. The agenda is in our calendar listing; the precinct is at 2300 SW Webster.

CarDriver November 18, 2024 (1:38 pm)

Wonder if the gas theft has any connection to the shootings. As for the tool thefts-especially the more expensive ones it would be helpful if you engrave them with an identifier. May not stop the theft but would make it harder to sell.

Susan November 18, 2024 (2:24 pm)

I agree with @CarDriver that engraving may not deter theft, but it definitely assists in identifying your stolen property. SPD loans engravers and encourages people to use them. Contact our precinct’s crime prevention coordinator: Jennifer.satterwhite@seattle.gov

Steph November 18, 2024 (2:03 pm)

I just bought two hidden shackle padlocks at harbor freight for about half what Amazon and the hardware stores charge. Hope it helps. I’m relying on free sites and garage sales to replace what I have had stolen even though locked with lesser locks.

Outofcontrol November 18, 2024 (10:31 pm)

Noticing lots of prowlers crusing stolen bicycles around west marginal and highland park. When will city do something about these encampment that are just theft camps like the nearby 1st ave bridge encampment was? Thought inslee said this was unacceptable

anonyme November 19, 2024 (5:06 am)

It seems like our society sinks to lower depths every day. Shooting at an Access bus is a fair example.

Scarlett November 19, 2024 (8:15 am)

Society is in a freefall and the deterioration of the individual is everywhere, in every socio-economic strata of society, from petty thieves to a billionaire who now has a future president in his backpocket.

Westsidegirl November 19, 2024 (9:37 am)

I have seen this guy again and again walking around in West Seattle. That’s a great picture.: very clear! If you see that guy report him to the police.

Ren November 19, 2024 (10:04 am)

To Jeff:My coworker’s car’s gas tank got drilled on 11/14 I believe. He was parked in our company lot at nearest cross section of SW Idaho St and W Marginal Way SW. This happened during daylight hours, while everyone was working. We have security cameras but they don’t see that far into the lot. We assume it was someone on foot with maybe just a backpack/drill/siphon/gas can. We have a chainlink fence and our gate remains open during the day for deliveries so this person was in and out within minutes and back walking down the street. Perhaps it is the same person. Sorry this has happened to you as well.

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