WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Pink Hyundai stolen where green Kia was dumped (update: pink car found, returned to owners)

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ORIGINAL DECEMBER 29 REPORT: Reported via text:

This morning we had a car dumped in our front yard at 10 am [32nd SW a few blocks south of Roxbury]. With the ignition destroyed, the car was taken by Seattle Police Department. In the process of (dumping) that car, ours was stolen. This was the car that was dumped with the ignition rolling:

Here is my car that was stolen. Bright pink 2021 Hyundai Elantra:

The officer let us know to not approach the car if it was found and to immediately call 911 as there was a box of bullets found in the passenger seat of the dumped car.

The stolen car has California plates, 8SVT364. SPD incident # is 24-364291.

JANUARY 5: We checked with the owner after a sighting was reported at Westwood Village. The owner says they got it back yesterday – so no need to call in any further sightings.

Lucy December 29, 2024 (6:48 pm)

That hot pink Elantra should be easy to spot. I’m so sad our little peninsula seems so out of control. Please, boot easy to steal cars, lock your car doors, drive away from anyone threatening you, carry pepper spray and be aware of your surroundings.

Alki resident December 29, 2024 (6:58 pm)

A reminder to install dash cam front and back, and put a tracker in your car.

22blades December 30, 2024 (2:12 am)

I’ve lost track. Is Hyundai doing something about them feeding this crime wave? It been going on for years. “How to” social media posts, free clubs… If I recall, some municipalities have gone after the manufacturer.

Elantra Owner December 30, 2024 (11:43 am)

Hyundai issued a free anti-theft software update and there’s a class action suite for affected Hyundai owners. I’m not sure if the software update addresses the vulnerability due to the lack of the engine immobilizer. It’s possible that Hyundai will lose enough consumer confidence that they’ll be incentivized to not cut corners in the US market, especially with the wider distribution of security vulnerabilities via social media, but I’m planning on avoiding Hyundai in the future

Alkiman December 30, 2024 (8:21 am)

Yeah, great idea: Sue the sinful businesses and don’t hurt the poor criminals to show them they can continue all they like all is just fine!

K December 30, 2024 (12:53 pm)

If you want to let the criminals off with no consequences, that’s your prerogative, but no one else in this thread is advocating for that. When a corporation’s cost-cutting affects consumers, they should be held accountable. Since corporations are people, the least we can do is give them consequences.

Lauren Frost December 30, 2024 (6:16 pm)

This car (no plate captured, but looks identical) was spotted by several neighbors near 33rd and Andover at bit before 2AM today. They were prowling cars on the street and sped off when an alarm sounded.

Lauren December 31, 2024 (12:15 pm)

Oh no! That’s my favorite car in West Seattle, it’s so cute.

Ellen January 2, 2025 (8:13 am)

We just spotted this car getting onto 599 south from white center. Will check spd report to see if this has been resolved (hopefully it has!).

Irene January 2, 2025 (6:17 pm)

About 20 min ago I saw a pink Elantra like this (did not see whether it had plates or not) turning into the Safeway parking lot from Roxbury St. Because it was in White Center, not Seattle, my 911 call was transferred to non-emergency, and then put on hold for a long time, so I haven’t managed to report it.

Big 5 Guy January 5, 2025 (2:41 pm)

The pink Hyundai just pulled up in front of the mattress store at Westwood Village.

WSB January 5, 2025 (4:30 pm)

We got a text too (maybe that was also you?) and I checked with the owner – she says she’s had it back since yesterday and just hadn’t had a chance to update us, so that was her. I’m updating this story now with “found.” But thanks, you never know.

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