WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Tail-light theft

Travis reports an unusual theft:

Just wanted to report to you that last night someone stole my tail lights from my 2023 Ford 150 Lightning. It appears that they unscrewed the tailgate cover plate to gain access to the locking mechanism and then somehow opened the tail gate. This allowed access to the tail lights and from there was a quick removal. The worst part of all is that they cut the wiring harness instead of unplugging the tail light, which will make this even more difficult and expensive to repair. This took place near the intersection of SW Thistle and 20th Ave SW.

We’ll add the report number when available.

4 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Tail-light theft"

  • Alki resident March 12, 2025 (12:21 pm)

    Travis they might try to come back for tailgate. Those get stolen often for resale. I’m sorry this happened. 

  • Mike March 12, 2025 (3:16 pm)

    Those go for a pretty penny used, new is astronomically expensive.https://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Ford_2023_F-150-Lightning/Tail-Light-Assembly-Rear/132413139/NL3Z13405H.html

  • CARGUY March 12, 2025 (3:28 pm)

    Just was looking on Ebay for any suspicious F150 Lightning taillight being sold from WA. Did not see anything but there is an auction with a current bid @ $167 for one side, probably much cheaper than the dealer when you replace.        

  • Freebird March 13, 2025 (9:05 am)

    That’s disgusting and maddening! Thank you for letting us know. Maybe some of your neighbors have cameras and you can see if you can get them caught.? 

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