READER REPORT: Runner harassed near Seacrest

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Sent by EK:

Just wanted to get an alert out to our lady runners and bikers. This morning on Alki while my friend and I were riding, an older gentlemen wearing glasses with a salt/pepper beard riding a black bicycle was harassing a runner just past Marination. She told him multiple times to leave her alone and he would not. We stopped to help her and as soon as we did, he took off. This happened at approximately 0700 this morning.

EK says it was verbal harassment. As far as they know, police were not notified – they and the victim were “shook up.” (Be aware that if “harassment” entails threats, for example, it’s definitely a reason to call 911.)

Carson May 5, 2026 (1:23 pm)

I run that route often in the early morning. It’s usually pretty safe but I always say good morning to every runner I see, both to be polite but also so they know I have their back, even if it’s just an injury. I am a firm believer in “Not Today Mother Fer”, and if you are not familiar google it. Stay safe and don’t give up!

lucy May 5, 2026 (1:38 pm)

Ladies, Please carry pepper spray. Please sign up for a self defense class. Know how to protect yourself.

Blbl May 5, 2026 (4:02 pm)

Men, Please don’t harass women.
T Rex May 6, 2026 (7:30 am)

Another option is pepper gel. In my opinion it is better as it is a straight shot and is not affected if it happens to be windy. I carry them in my car and have several of them in my home. Stay safe everyone!

Kris May 5, 2026 (1:45 pm)

So very sorry this happened to the runner. Big thanks to the bikers for stopping and helping!

Norsegirl May 5, 2026 (4:27 pm)

I would not have referred to him as a “gentleman”.

Al Semple May 5, 2026 (4:45 pm)

If you want to get a stunner. Call spd asap. I used to be with awsda for 15 + years. If you need further help. almco@aol.com

BDR May 5, 2026 (11:55 pm)

Great job to the bikers who were alert and took action. To the jerk who harassed the runner; being male does not give you permission to harass females ! If you try that on another woman, I sincerely hope she has pepper spray and you reap immediate Karma.

HP Resident May 6, 2026 (6:15 am)

A man generally matching that description has also yelled at me and my dog in High Point on 2 recent occasions.Both were brief encounters, but aggressive and out of the blue, as he passed by about 25ft from us. I would add to the description that he is tall and lean and moderately unkept. Unsettling enough that I told my family to be on the watch for him.

dwg May 6, 2026 (8:28 am)

that’s scary, and we live nearby. can you provide some addition description?

Jack May 6, 2026 (5:34 pm)

One big shame because most people I talk about this and many other similar incidents are not calling SPD. When I ask them why, I always get the same answer…..”because nothing will happen”, “it’s a waste of time”, they don’t respond and if they do it takes a long time for them to show up and I’ve things to do, etc etc.

K May 6, 2026 (7:51 pm)

Sexual harassment, threats, assault, etc. are not taken seriously by law enforcement in most situations, and often times male officers aren’t who you want responding. I have not reported, and unlikely to do so in the future.

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