WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Vandal(s) hit dive shop in Admiral

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The photos and report are from Seattle Dive Tours (4217 SW Admiral Way) proprietor Scott Flaherty:

Seattle Dive Tours would like to take a moment to thank the Saturday night breakers of windows.
3 windows as well as power meter and other utility vandalism.

You really encouraged us to do a deep post-holiday store vacuuming and cleaning.

Suspect profile: Those that are very offended/afraid of light-up jellyfish or dry-suit mannequins.

Today, we’ll be a bit slower on the phone and email as we get some new wood grain windows.

But come on by, we are open!!

The police report # is 24-364301.

Seattlite December 29, 2024 (1:33 pm)

Is anyone else as sick as me of the crime going on in WS? WS has a city council rep that should be all over trying to find ways to resolve the crime in WS. After all, city council members’ job is to protect citizens first.

heyalki December 29, 2024 (3:03 pm)

Yes. I’ve been here long enough to remember when crime like this here was pretty rare and it makes me very sad
- Scarlett December 29, 2024 (3:48 pm)
  
  Not really. Property crime has always an issue in West Seattle. My introduction to Seattle, years ago, was having my car broken into. its so common that it usually merits only a shrug, as mine was. These romanticized false memories of good ole West Seattle are just that.
  - Mike December 29, 2024 (5:07 pm)
    
    That’s odd, I’ve lived in West Seattle for over 20 years and was born in Seattle over 47 years ago. So strange how I see the difference. Maybe some of us are aware of our surroundings *shrug*
    - Scarlett December 29, 2024 (6:48 pm)
      
      I think are engaging in a creative re-imagining of old West Seattle. This sort of vandalism, property crime, violent crime has been happening forever. But we are a sample size of two, maybe WS “lifers” can confirm your idyllic version of a former WS.
    - CJ December 29, 2024 (7:51 pm)
      
      Agree with Mike!
    - k December 29, 2024 (8:00 pm)
      
      I think the argument Scarlett is making is that she, perhaps, has been more aware of her surroundings than you, for longer. No one in this thread is arguing there is no crime happening now, or that it’s okay. Rather, the argument is that there has been crime here for a while. Councilmember after councilmember has promised to end crime, to no avail. It’s been here for decades.
  - Question Authority December 29, 2024 (6:58 pm)
    
    Your memories or interpretations are just yours alone, why do you disregard the views of those of us with many, many years here, or a lifetime like mine. West Seattle had far, far less issues with theft and public disorder in the past but you being new here have no right or basis to discount what others have witnessed over time.
    - Scarlett December 30, 2024 (9:59 am)
      
      I’ve been here long enough to make an accurate assessment, QA. By the way, those who have lived in one locale their entire lives tend not to be the best evaluator of their hometown because it comes with a lot of personal baggage. By the way, I have every right to discount an opinion(s) if I think it is inaccurate, just like you do.
    - Question Authority December 30, 2024 (11:19 am)
      
      FYI, I was born in Seattle, have lived in three Washington counties and also resided for a time in four other states, I can say my experiences give me a plenty to base my opinions on. I can also say that living somewhere for a great amount of time also gives more credibility to seeing things change than any shorter period of time.
    - sf December 30, 2024 (2:29 pm)
      
      Has anyone ever noticed that we all get older and more educated but our arguments don’t evolve past a 5 year old debate but with more and fancier words?
      
      Nah-huh, uh-huh
      
      Is not, Is so
Matt December 29, 2024 (3:05 pm)

Why would Rob help his neighbors? He’s too busy yelling at curbs and diverting city funds to pet projects.

Admiral-2009 December 29, 2024 (4:16 pm)

While walking past the Admiral Pub this AM they were fixing the door damaged because of an unauthorized entry the night before, very annoying. The perps who cause these damages need to be caught, convicted and made to pay for the damages they caused.

Ms Tawanda December 29, 2024 (4:29 pm)

Stupid and annoying not to mention against the law. I just love the tone of the victim’s response, model behavior.

Kevin December 30, 2024 (6:18 am)

Is there actually more crime in West Seattle currently than in the good old days? Or could it be that with resources like the West Seattle Blog, the public is made more aware of the crime that is taking place at the present time?

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