WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Bank robbery in The Junction

2:44 PM: Police are investigating a bank robbery in The Junction, a few minutes before 2 pm at the 42nd/Edmunds US Bank. It was originally dispatched as a theft – but the dispatcher then was told that the person had shown or implied a “possible weapon,” and made off with $1,000 cash, so it was reclassified to a bank robbery. The robber was described as a white woman in her 20s or 30s, glasses, dark-gray hoodie, last seen heading on foot toward California Avenue. No injuries reported.

ADDED TUESDAY: SPD has released a brief report summary: “… It was reported a female suspect entered the bank and passed a note to the front teller. The note advised a bank robbery was taking place and demanded all the money in the register. Shortly after displaying the note the female brandished a firearm that she was carrying in her purse. The teller handed over $1,000 dollars in cash, and the suspect left the bank. …”

Joe January 13, 2025 (5:37 pm)

Risking 10 years in prison for $1,000…brilliant.

The King January 13, 2025 (6:36 pm)

First degree if the footage has them possessing and showing the weapon. Up to life sentence would be the prize
WSzombie January 13, 2025 (8:02 pm)

$1,000 is just barely better than getting 10 years at age 18 for stealing $50, some vape pens, and and a bag of skittles.
1994 January 13, 2025 (10:48 pm)

Yes! Right where she may need to be !

N January 13, 2025 (7:45 pm)

Who remembers what bank was at that location back in the late 1980’s or early 90’s? Was it a Chase Bank back then or something else?

Alki resident January 13, 2025 (9:59 pm)

People’s bank was where Starbucks is now.
- J January 14, 2025 (7:44 am)
  
  According to Loghouse Museum, Peoples Bank at 4200 Edmunds was built in 1956.https://www.loghousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/WSJHS-report-Part-One-professional-survey.pdf
  - N January 14, 2025 (1:56 pm)
    
    Thank you
- N January 14, 2025 (1:56 pm)
  
  Thank you
Pelicans January 13, 2025 (10:56 pm)

miws (Mike) would’ve had your answer. Miss him. Rest well, Mike.

Bank here January 13, 2025 (9:20 pm)

And I have more anxiety going to this location than white center because of the dual entry for this reason. And they renovated it to remove the barriers even when you’re doing your transaction the next person is standing almost shoulder to shoulder it’s ridiculous. I’m surprised it didn’t happen earlier or more frequently than the key bank to be honest.

WSB January 13, 2025 (9:30 pm)

Bank robberies in general have been infrequent in recent years. This is the first one in West Seattle in more than a year.

Admiral January 13, 2025 (10:14 pm)

Think I saw a woman matching this description around 3:30 on Admiral / 39th. She was sort of looking around lost and not someone I’ve seen around my neighborhood before. Had some oversized bags and whatnot

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