WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: About the big police response at Home Depot

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Though the Southwest Precinct is next door, the major police response at the Delridge Home Depot this past hour was big enough to catch a reader’s attention. Here’s what we found out: It started as a shoplifting attempt, with the would-be shoplifter threatening to kill someone who tried to stop him. The police officer who responded decided to search the “wooded area” behind the store – a known encampment site – and asked for backup units. A suspect was found and taken into custody. (Thanks again for tips if/when you see notable police responses – text 206-293-6302 any time.)

OneTimeCharley April 21, 2026 (1:05 pm)

Go SPD! Follow our laws or keep it moving on down the line.

Eric1 April 21, 2026 (2:02 pm)

So tired of these incidents. The hard working employees of any store don’t deserve to have their lives threatened. Customers don’t need to have their prices inflated to make up for shoplifting. It is way past time for the city to stop being the pushover place for the homeless to live. Follow the laws, make it hard and uncomfortable and eventually they will move on to someplace nicer.