WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen silver Prius; porch prowler

Two reader reports this afternoon:

STOLEN PRIUS: T says this theft happened in the Alki area:

We live in Port Townsend and was bummed after staying first night in West Seattle. I mistakenly left my keys in my coat in our silver Prius parked on 56th SW. My husband used his FOB to lock the car at about 8 pm Dec 3rd. We went out 5:30 am to meet my son who was scheduled for his open heart surgery at 6 am at U of W. and the car was gone!!! We were calling police, geico and for a cab – so stressful. The car has a yellow and black bumper sticker “Save a Nurse – Wear a Mask” and “Vote for Ammunition Control.” Also, my key ring is obviously gone – has anyone found a set of keys that has a painter’s palette on it?

We’ll add the plate and report numbers when we get them. (SUNDAY UPDATE: Plate AYF6993 and case number 24-341102.)

PORCH PROWLER: Sent by a Morgan Junction resident:

This guy was on our porch rummaging around at 1:15 this morning. He left behind an orange electric plug adapter and a blue collar for a cat or small dog.

10 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen silver Prius; porch prowler"

  • Hannah December 7, 2024 (3:22 pm)

    Well, there is currently a silver Prius being towed from the embankment by the welcome to west Seattle sign. I couldn’t see if there were stickers or not. 

  • WS Res December 7, 2024 (4:18 pm)

    Porch visitor is looking for a hidden key. Good reminder not to stash an extra key in an ornament near your front door, folks.

  • shed22 December 7, 2024 (4:45 pm)

    The Morgan Junction’s McDonalds was broken into last night. They broke in through the pay window. Apparently, they gooned out on drugs and then left 15 minutes before police arrived. 

  • brizone December 7, 2024 (4:47 pm)

    Stash that extra key somewhere that nobody can see you retrieving it, not by the door!

  • KD December 7, 2024 (7:07 pm)

    I’ve often told new neighbors that if they want to hide a key on my property (and in a very weird container or hiding place in the backyard, not a porch situation) that switching up keys on opposite properties should help some. 🤭

    • Suzanne December 9, 2024 (3:58 am)

      KD: Great idea. Thank you! 

  • McGruff December 7, 2024 (11:18 pm)

    Are those with the stolen Prius and child going to surgery at least okay? What a report for others to respond to, with heartless follow up.

    • Ferns December 8, 2024 (7:07 am)

      It’s unclear who you are seeking to shame and why. 

    • Tracy December 8, 2024 (10:43 am)

      Thank you for your kindness.  The surgery was very successful- And my son is doing very well post open heart surgery.  This puts things in perspective, yet still so frustrating and stressful to have our car stolen. Thanks again.

  • John O December 10, 2024 (12:44 pm)

    This looks like the guy who has been floating around between Ferry and Admiral Way for a while now.  Sometimes he just stands in a spot for hours. (This is not the guy with multiple shopping carts occupying the Admiral Laundry)

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