WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen black Lexus (found)

The photo and report are from Karalyn, who’s hoping you might help find this car:

Early morning this last Saturday the 14th, my dad’s car was stolen on 18th and Henderson, just one block away from Boss Burger. My dad’s car is a black 2014 Lexus ES350 with a license plate of CKW4260. It was stolen between 2:42am-2:53am. It was targeted by a gray Lexus (unfortunately no license plate), with 3-4 men. On the right side, just behind the passenger seat, in green spray paint is the word “TAG.” We believe the person who stole the car was an Asian man with thick eyebrows, according to the photos we have.

(The spray-painting was done by the thief/thieves shortly before this screenshot.) We’ll add the SPD report # when we get it.

WEDNESDAY EVENING UPDATE: Karalyn says in a comment that her dad’s car was found in Shoreline.

5 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen black Lexus (found)"

  • DRW June 17, 2025 (11:35 am)

    Right by my house! I can’t believe how many cars I see with no license plates. I saw 2 Dodge Challengers drive by both without plates or a temporary tag last weekend.

  • KWest Seattle June 17, 2025 (1:26 pm)

    I wish traffic enforcement would focus on missing plates/expired tabs!! I have recently noticed motorcycle cops in WS making stops for the first time in years, but they were for rolling a stop sign and moderate speeding. Kinda irritating when there are major criminals flouting the law. I actually believe it contributes to a general sense of lawlessness when no traffic laws are enforced, but it seems like there should be different priorities than nabbing someone driving 37 in a ridiculously low speed limit arterial.  

  • Bubbles June 17, 2025 (3:49 pm)

    Auto theft with a spray painted car? These people are not very bright! 

  • Karalyn June 18, 2025 (6:02 pm)

    My dad’s car was found this morning in Shoreline by SPD! Thanks for keeping an eye out!

    • WSB June 18, 2025 (6:16 pm)

      Thank you for letting us know. Will mark ‘found’…

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