WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen car abandoned after crash; tools taken; car window smashed

Three reader reports so far today;

STOLEN CAR ABANDONED AFTER CRASH: Sent by Ryan:

Stolen Hyundai crashed into our parked car in front of our house around 4:30 AM. Driver ditched the scene but left the car.

This happened in the 4600 block of SW Oregon. SPD incident # is 25-264916.

TOOLS TAKEN: Sent by Angie:

This morning at 5:30 AM, my boyfriend and I were woken up to news that someone reported his work van for Heartwood Builders was broken into. It was parked under a street lamp at 56th and Alki Ave SW. They broke in via the front window and then got in through the side of the van. Nail guns and other tools were stolen. Some have his name etched or written in marker “Jon Ferrand.” This is the 2nd time his work van has gotten vandalized and tools stolen from it. We plan to ask the neighbors today if they have Ring camera video they are willing to share. Given we live across from the water, I frequently see out of place individuals. I intend to start taking pictures of vehicles and license plates that I feel are suspicious as I am often up late working.

CAR WINDOW SMASHED: Also overnight – reported by a texter:

I live on Beach Drive SW [6300 block] and woke up to my car window being broken.

No police-report numbers yet for the second and third reports above, but we’ll add them if we get them.

5 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Stolen car abandoned after crash; tools taken; car window smashed"

  • lucy September 11, 2025 (1:27 pm)

    There were LOTS of loud vehicles screaming up and down Alki Ave last evening.  Even more than usual.  Not surprised by the chaos.  It saddens me I don’t feel safe in my neighborhood to even walk across the street to enjoy the beach in the moonlight.

    • John S September 11, 2025 (2:50 pm)

      I’d be curious even often often SPD officers are down along Alki & Harbor Ave SW and even when they are so they ever bother to make any traffic stops for reckless driving or noise ordinance violations ? It seems this summer has been worse than ever for the Alki/Harbor Ave area with reckless driving, shots fired, and other crime. I know SPD staffing is still not where it should be and the West precinct has a wide area to cover including consistently higher crime areas like Westwood and Delridge but seems there focus could be moved to Alki especially after dark and during the summer months. And when their focus moves there they should be making traffic stops and pushing the criminals out of the area with enforcement actions, as their presence alone doesn’t seem to deter much of the criminal conduct at all. 

      • Marcus September 11, 2025 (3:43 pm)

        Agreed! Do a dragnet and check every car for violations. Bet they would find more than anyone expects. 

  • George September 12, 2025 (7:49 am)

    Where was the car stolen from? I want to start pinning all crime to google maps as places i want to visit.  Then I will have a outline of where the crime happens. Maybe help stop some of it.

  • Pants September 12, 2025 (2:04 pm)

    To the person who had a stolen car smashed into, did you see the driver? Alaska had a few teens pushing empty stolen cars down the hill and I’m curious if they are back on Oregon this time. 

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