WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gas theft

Reader report received tonight with words of warning:

Reporting on a gas thief in the Morgan Junction area:

Caught on our neighbor’s camera at 5:30 am this morning was a suburban type vehicle stopped in front of our house. In the video, a man drops to the ground and drills a hole in our gas tank to pilfer gas. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make out the license plate.

We’d like to be anonymous, but just wanted to let our community know, as most likely we aren’t the only ones who will be targeted. According to our car dealership, this is a common occurrence and gas thieves look for trucks that are easy to get under.

3 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Gas theft"

  • offhand.02-pigpen@icloud.com December 28, 2025 (12:04 am)

    Pls email me – we just found our stolen suburban & there is signs it was used in gas theft

  • offhand.02-pigpen@icloud.com December 28, 2025 (1:38 am)

    Our stolen suburban was recovered by KCSO reeking of gas inside.  There was a gas can with a drill & bit for getting into gas tanks.  

  • Westsidegirl December 28, 2025 (10:18 am)

    Hopefully the person whose gas was stolen will make contact with you. Thanks for writing in.(both the Gas theft person and you who got your car stolen.) .. meanwhile to the person who got their gas stolen: even though you didn’t get the license plate, do you know what kind of car it was? Or was it a truck ? Anything ..Anything would help so we can keep our eye out in the community and be alert to watch out. Please write in more information.. thanks

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