WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another auto shop burglarized; keepsakes taken; garage burglars’ 3rd visit

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More West Seattle Crime Watch reports:

ANOTHER AUTO SHOP BURGLARIZED: This time, Swedish Automotive (35th/Kenyon; WSB sponsor) was hit. Swedish’s Todd Ainsworth sent the photo and report:

We came in this morning to find a very large rock had been thrown through one of our windows – on the north side of the building, along Kenyon St. It appears they may have grabbed a couple of easy-to-reach flashlights from one of our tech’s toolboxes and the rock itself appears to have damaged a car that was inside the shop.

Hopefully, someone out there may have seen something? We’d love to hear from them if they did!

Contact the shop with tips. We don’t have the SPD incident # yet but will add when we do.

KEEPSAKES TAKEN IN GARAGE THEFT: We’re getting an increasing number of reader reports about apartment/condo garage break-ins. This one is from Rachel:

I live in the WS Junction area on California Ave and we’ve had our condo-complex garage broken into multiple nights in a row over the last weekend (2/10-2/13).

The intruders stole my high-school letterman’s jacket (as well as my childhood stuffed animals, music boxes from my grandmother, and my mom’s flag-corps uniform). The jacket is from Kentridge High School (2006-2010) and will have the last name “SOLEY” on the back.

If you find any items that might be Rachel’s, let us know and we’ll connect you.

SAME GARAGE, 3RD VISIT: Rachel’s garage is the same one where Corey reported repeat burglars/thieves two days ago. Now Corey sends word they returned for a third time – here are new photos:

Corey says, “Perhaps someone will recognize the couple and can report them to the SPD. Case # 23-40539.”

P.S. Another reminder – tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7 pm, the Southwest Precinct Crime Prevention Council community meeting happens at the precinct (2300 SW Webster), with a guest from the city Unified Care Team to talk about the encampment by the 1st Ave. S. Bridge.

Scubafrog February 15, 2023 (10:57 pm)

I’m really sad to hear about all of these break-ins. Todd of Swedish Automotive’s an extraordinary mechanic, and person. I wish him well in this endeavor – I really hope they’re able to find a suspect or suspects quickly.

Derek February 16, 2023 (7:13 am)

What’s sadder is that people need to steal to make ends meet or have crippling addictions while Big Pharma makes obscene profits.
- Josh February 16, 2023 (11:29 pm)
  
  Both things can be true at the same time. I grew up desperately poor and no one in my family ever resorted to crime. Also it is true that much of what ails our society can be placed at the feet of low tax rates on the rich and predatory corporate practices. Decision making that affects each of us happens at a systemic and individual level.

tim February 16, 2023 (9:04 am)

This is really sad. I know how hard my dad worked as a mechanic. His tools that were passed down to me were stolen in a house break in. What the heck is wrong with people.

T Rex February 16, 2023 (9:14 am)

This couple’s luck is going to run out soon, real soon I hope.

dzag February 16, 2023 (10:48 am)

When it’s time to vote I hope that Seattle elects a council who will fund law enforcement and support consequences for criminals. It’s heartbreaking to see all of these small businesses and residences bring hurt by break ins and crime.

Guy February 16, 2023 (11:23 am)

The thief with the hiking boots with the red laces should be easy to spot out in public, keep your eyes open West Seattle.

momosmom February 16, 2023 (11:54 am)

Time to set up a booby-trap even if its only a bucket of paint for those 3-peaters!

alki_2008 February 17, 2023 (1:35 pm)

The photo with the guy taking totes: Were those totes in one of the garage spaces, or are there storage closets in the garage that they broke into to get those items?

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