WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Advertising-wrapped truck stolen, linked to car prowl (update: found)

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You might have seen this truck parked in various West Seattle spots the past few days:

Aside from what it’s advertising (we have a separate story to come about Lauren’s closure plan) – if you have seen the truck today, please tell police where, and refer to case # 24-121342 – because it was stolen last night. Before we found out about that, a reader sent this photo after their security camera caught people using the truck in a car prowl early this morning:

That was around 5 am in the 5200 block of 46th SW; someone from the box truck broke the driver-side window on a parked truck, but apparently an alarm then spooked them into taking off. The reader says the truck came by, apparently to case, a few minutes before returning for the prowl.

UPDATE: As discussed in comments (and confirmed by Lauren’s), the truck’s been found.

Neighbor May 4, 2024 (7:51 pm)

I am not getting through to anyone at the police department, but I saw this vehicle this morning around 9am parked southbound on 34th between ~ Othello and Holden.

Nadmiral May 5, 2024 (9:06 am)

Try texting 911

Bee May 4, 2024 (8:27 pm)

Confirmed it’s parked facing North on 34th between Holden and Webster. Drove by it multiple times today and just went and confirmed it’s still there

WSB May 4, 2024 (9:24 pm)

If I’m guessing the block # correctly, sounds like police are being dispatched right now.

Erik May 4, 2024 (11:18 pm)

What idiot steals a truck with a giant one of a kind ad plastered on it? 😂

T Rex May 5, 2024 (7:51 am)

An idiot like all the others who are committing crimes in our beautiful neighborhood. Idiots who have no respect for anything or anyone. However, this craziness can only last so long. As my Dad used to say, “pay attention, there’s going to be a test”.

Dog Whisperer May 5, 2024 (12:49 pm)

I’m cautiously optimistic about law enforcement and a downturn in crime. It seems like there have been a handful of thieves, carjackers and assailants apprehended recently after it felt like no one would ever be held accountable for our terrible experience as victims. Thank a cop when you see one. She’s not perfect but she’s all we got.