WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: South Delridge robbery; Morgan Junction burglary; porch prowler; multi-agency response

Four notes in West Seattle Crime Watch tonight:

SECOND 7-ELEVEN ROBBERY OF THE DAY: After the robbery on which we reported late last night, there was another one at a West Seattle 7-Eleven hours later – the South Delridge 7-Eleven was held up just before 5:30 am. The initial description of the robbers – four Black teenagers, black clothing and masks, armed with a gun and a knife, who got away with cash and “tobacco products.” Police believe the same robbers were involved in an overnight robbery in North Seattle. If you have any information, the incident number is 24-349592.

MORGAN JUNCTION BURGLARY: After hearing a bit about this break-in via police radio after it was reported around 1 am today, we requested the narrative from SPD. It says that officers were dispatched to Waterfront Federal Credit Union in the 6400 block of Fauntleroy Way SW after an alarm trip revealed a video feed showing someone inside. That person was gone by the time officers responded. They found the building opened and that someone had used the kitchen. The burglar seen on the video was described as ” a white male, thin build wearing a beanie with a black coat and dark camouflage pants.” There was a report of a car outside the building that disappeared after the burglar did, but no description. The credit union contact wasn’t immediately sure if anything had been taken; police did find likely fingerprints and used “print cards” for evidence.

PROWLER: A reader sent this report:

Last night around 2 am a man walked up to the door of a home I am dog-sitting at and after knocking at the front door continued to walk around the property. He appears to be intoxicated. Police were called shortly after the man was seen but had left the property once police had been called. There was no sign of break-in, a few door handles rattled but nothing else. I wanted to share this (image) if anyone might know who he is or has seen him.

I also have a photo that I just received from the neighbors of the house I am staying at. The person who tried to open the doors to the house also kicked the side fence down. They either came in through the fence, having come through the neighbors yard first or left through the fence before police arrived.

This happened on 41st SW – we have a followup question out asking where on that street, which runs north to south along almost the entire peninsula.

P.S. – MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE: Several readers reported what looked like a pursuit around 2 pm today, with non-Seattle police vehicles roaring off Harbor SW and onto the West Seattle Bridge, last seen exiting onto I-5. We asked around this afternoon to try to find out what that was about and haven’t yet had any luck.

15 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: South Delridge robbery; Morgan Junction burglary; porch prowler; multi-agency response"

  • Kimberly Valadez December 14, 2024 (1:29 am)

    The multi agency response was HUGE. I counted 17 patrol vehicles (many were SPD) on Harbor Ave race past me as I was getting onto the WS bridge exit. Followed them to I-5 South before they were too far ahead to see where they went. Maybe it was a training drill because why would Renton PD be in West Seattle and literally all together like it was coordinated.

    • Mike December 14, 2024 (6:08 am)

      They don’t train like that, it was a legitimate high-speed pursuit.  A chase like that can be many things. Example: The recent pursuit from Canada to Burlington in a stolen Toyota pickup included a LOT of agencies flying down I-5.  It’s usually a big response for a big problem.

      • Kimberly valadez December 16, 2024 (1:22 am)

        Seattle hasn’t prioritized stolen vehicles in quite awhile. This was something bigger or training and not getting any answers or updates is concerning. Usually we have a clear answer same day. I’ll be calling for answers Monday and hopefully have a answer to uodate

    • Frog December 14, 2024 (6:56 am)

      I was driving west when six or eight black and white police cars (not Seattle) went roaring east in a hurry.   It did seem odd that so many non-Seattle cars would a) be in West Seattle; and b) all leave together in such a rush.  Training scenario seems plausible.  A couple hours later, I saw a black and white Shoreline police car in the Genesee Hill neighborhood, not in a hurry.

      • Eddie December 14, 2024 (11:46 am)

        The shoreline car/person lives/parks here.

  • 41st resident December 14, 2024 (7:55 am)

    Looks to be the same man who came into our yard from the ally via the gate.  Went through our property and left over the fence going north into the front yard next door.  He had rattled a door to a house down the street (41st) as well that night on this block.Neighbor has case open with SPD and we submitted one as well.Occurred on December 13 at 1:39AM

    • Also on 41st December 14, 2024 (10:20 am)

      Which cross-street?

      • Abby Fitzpatrick December 14, 2024 (12:36 pm)

        Cross street is SW Juneau for the initial posting. 

  • sam-c December 14, 2024 (11:03 pm)

    What did you hear about the multi-agency response? I’ve heard so much shock from many different people, but nobody who knew what was happening.  So many police cars from so many cities/ agencies….. You would think that something with such a huge response could be identified……

    • Kimberly valadez December 16, 2024 (4:01 pm)

      I was advised through the non emergency line to submit a public records request about the multi agency response. Any update???

      • WSB December 16, 2024 (6:41 pm)

        So far SPD and KCSO say they don’t know. Tomorrow I hope to try a few of the individual south King County agencies that were mentioned. Wish somebody had sent a photo but perhaps it all happened too fast.

        • Conan December 18, 2024 (11:18 am)

          Were you able to get some info?

          • WSB December 18, 2024 (11:25 am)

            Not yet. Will publish something separate if and when I do!

          • Kimberly Valadez December 18, 2024 (2:56 pm)

  • Kimberly Valadez December 18, 2024 (2:57 pm)

    Must’ve been training???

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