WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen gray 4Runner; ‘sneaky’ package-thief ruse; plus – did you lose a mirror to a hit-run driver?

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Three reader reports in West Seattle Crime Watch so far today:

STOLEN GRAY 4RUNNER: The report and photo are from Chris:

Last night between 11:30 pm and 5:00 am our car was stolen from in front of our house. Gray Toyota 4Runner with black aftermarket rack, ladder and steps. Black rims as well. License is CJ7576. Police report is 25-74561. Photos are attached. We have a 1.5 year old and it’s our only car. Her car seat was in it so please let us know if you see that or the car. Stolen on the 3200 block of Belvidere in Admiral.

Call 911 if you find it.

‘SNEAKY PACKAGE THIEF’: That’s how Dayna headlined this report:

I live on 45th Ave SW between Admiral and Lander. At 12:35 pm (Wednesday), UPS parked and came to deliver a package that I was anticipating and was prepared to sign for. As the UPS driver was on my sidewalk, a man approached him and said he was my husband, signed for my package using the name “Aaron,” and left. It was not my husband.

I got an email that my package had been delivered, which was odd as no one came to our front door and no one in our home signed for anything. I checked the front of the house, the alley, and nothing. I had a bad feeling so I chased the UPS driver down. He told me he had left the package with my husband on the sidewalk, who had signed for it. Boy, he was shocked when I told him the man he spoke to was not, in fact, my husband! It was a “Fat man in a T-shirt and short pants.” I did a quick sweep of the area but didn’t find anyone matching that description. UPS claim and Seattle Police claim have been filed.

Wanted to flag for the community that there is a sneaky package thief out there. And hopefully UPS drivers are a little more careful in the future.

HIT-RUN DRIVER TAKES OUT MIRROR: This witness has info in case your car is the one damaged:

Did your car suffer a broken driver’s side, side view mirror on Sunday 3/16 at 10:45 am, in the area of Fauntleroy and Alaska? If you let me know where you were parked, I can provide a picture of the vehicle/license plate and a description of the driver. My apologies that I was on my way to work and I couldn’t stop to leave a note. You can text me or leave me a message at (509) 761-9286.

More like lucky thief and unintelligent driver March 20, 2025 (12:18 pm)

Even when usps delivers at my mailbox and I walk up they ask for id and this driver just hands the package over to someone on the street, not on the property? Hopefully it was something replaceable.

Dayna March 21, 2025 (12:18 pm)

It is replaceable and we have a claim. Hopefully UPS is cracking down on making their drivers a little more careful!

Alki resident March 20, 2025 (12:25 pm)

Dayna I find it incredibly bizarre that a man happened to intercept your item and then have the audacity to sign for it, like seriously what are the odds? I hope you find camera footage of him and post it. How maddening and violating.

Dayna March 21, 2025 (12:20 pm)

So bizarre right? That poor driver was SHOOK when he realized what happened. Gotta wonder if the thief was following the truck or something. Sadly no footage yet…so infuriating!

nate March 20, 2025 (2:02 pm)

I saw a car seat ditched on the SW corner of the intersection of 45th and Lander this morning. Only noticed it as I was dropping my kids off at school and thinking it was an odd thing to see laying in the rain.

WSlite March 20, 2025 (2:09 pm)

WSB – is there one more letter on that stolen gray Toyota 4Runner? I saw similar vehicle but it had a “K” on plate number. CKJ7576? The 4Runner I saw also had what looked like an LED light bar on the front grill. I saw it about 15 minutes ago (1:45PM-ish) heading southbound on Harbor Harbor Ave SW on 2300 block. Then when vehicle got underneath West Seattle Bridge at SW Spokane St, it went eastbound. I couldn’t catch up to vehicle so don’t know if it got onto WS Bridge or went underneath towards Delridge or W Marginal.

TheAdmiralHimself March 20, 2025 (2:48 pm)

There is no K and no light bar on the car. But appreciate the note. Will take a look at 45th and Lander if I can!

Cam March 20, 2025 (6:11 pm)

Dayna that sucks that someone would do that. I had a birthday present stolen from my personal front door WITHIN my apartment building’s secure zone. I wish the best for you going forward!

Dayna March 21, 2025 (12:21 pm)

It was a birthday present for my husband :( I hope you got your present replaced!

Joe March 21, 2025 (7:29 am)

My condolences to the owners of the 4runner. How did they get it? Do you know? Those come with engine immobilizers installed. It shouldn’t be easy to steal them.

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