Westside Seattle Crime Report
West Seattle , White Center and Burien crimes from the past 45 days
Westside Seattle Crime Report
Sun, 10/18/2026
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Westside Seattle Crime Report
106 incidents from 6 sources, September 5, 2026 to October 19, 2026. 90 items were excluded because they lacked a verifiable source or fell outside the area or window.
Across West Seattle, White Center, and Burien, 106 verified incidents were recorded from 6 public sources during the 45-day period ending October 19, 2026. The most frequent reports involved burglary (24 incidents) and vehicle theft or prowl (21 incidents). Overall incident volume increased by 83% compared to the prior 45-day period (58 incidents).
At a Glance: 45-Day Totals
By Category:
Burglary: 24
Vehicle theft or prowl: 21
Weapons: 17
Violent: 12
Theft: 10
Robbery: 9
Traffic (hit-and-run): 9
Property damage: 3
Other: 1
By Coverage Area:
West Seattle: 54
White Center: 21
Burien: 31
Identified Crime Patterns
Pattern noted from 4 reports
Vehicle theft or prowl • West Seattle and White Center residential corridors
Vehicle theft or prowl • West Seattle and White Center residential corridors
Multiple incidents documented thefts of exhaust catalytic converters using portable cutting tools on vehicles parked in carports and driveways.
Pattern noted from 14 reports
Burglary • The Junction and California Ave SW commercial strip
Burglary • The Junction and California Ave SW commercial strip
Multiple early-morning commercial burglaries involved shattering plate-glass storefronts with thrown projectiles to gain rapid access to interior cash drawers and retail items.
Pattern noted from 3 reports
Theft • Commercial retail centers in Westwood Village and Burien Town Center
Theft • Commercial retail centers in Westwood Village and Burien Town Center
Repeat daytime retail thefts involved individuals loading merchandise into bags and bypassing registers before departing on foot or in waiting vehicles.
Daily Incident Log (September 5, 2026 to October 19, 2026)
Monday, October 19, 2026
3 incidents
Weapons
4:46 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-8445
Afternoon Armed Robbery & Confrontation on 9800 block of 16th Ave SW
9800 block of 16th Ave SW
On 2026-10-19, at approximately 16:46, King County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to a reported robbery on 16th Ave SW in White Center. A masked individual brandished a handgun, demanded money from a pedestrian, and fled toward SW Roxbury St.
Violent
2:30 PM
• Morgan Junction
Case: 26-30101914
Afternoon Catalytic Converter Theft and Carport Prowl on 6500 block of California
6500 block of California Ave SW
On 2026-10-19, at approximately 14:30, Residents near California Ave SW and SW Graham St reported individuals operating battery-powered reciprocating saws under parked vehicles in a community carport. Suspects fled in an older dark sedan when confronted.
Burglary
4:15 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-3010197
Overnight Commercial Storefront Window Breach & Prowl on 4500 block of California
4500 block of California Ave SW
On 2026-10-19, at approximately 04:15, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct patrol responded to a glass-break audible burglar alarm along California Ave SW. A suspect used a masonry projectile to breach a retail front entry, entered the counter zone, and fled with store property.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
6 incidents
Theft
2:35 PM
• Westwood Village
Case: 26-303760
Afternoon Retail Shoplifting and Escape at Westwood Village
2600 block of SW Barton St
On October 18, 2026, at 2:35 PM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to Westwood Village shopping center on SW Barton St. Two suspects loaded designer outerwear into oversized bags and bypassed all cash registers.
Burglary
1:10 PM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-8555
Afternoon Shoplifting & Trespass Enforcement on SW 152nd St
400 block of SW 152nd St
On October 18, 2026, at 1:10 PM, Burien Police Department officers were dispatched to a grocery store on SW 152nd St after loss prevention observed a repeat shoplifting offender concealing alcohol and premium meat products. Arriving patrol officers detained the subject outside the storefront.
Vehicle theft or prowl
11:35 AM
• Mid-White Center
Case: 26-WC-5538
Midday Catalytic Converter Theft Interrupted by Resident on 15th Ave SW
10200 block of 15th Ave SW
On October 18, 2026, at 11:35 AM, a resident on 15th Ave SW near SW 102nd St witnessed an individual underneath a neighbor's Toyota Prius with a cordless saw. The resident confronted the subject and recorded video on a smartphone.
Traffic (hit-and-run)
9:20 AM
• Fauntleroy
Case: 26-303732
Morning Hit-and-Run Collision into Parked Vehicles on Fauntleroy Way SW
8800 block of Fauntleroy Way SW
On October 18, 2026, at 9:20 AM, Seattle Police responded to Fauntleroy Way SW near SW Director St after a southbound SUV collided with two parked sedans, pushing one onto the sidewalk. The driver paused briefly, then accelerated south toward the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal without leaving insurance information.
Vehicle theft or prowl
6:40 AM
• Boulevard Park
Case: 26-BUR-8540
Commercial Landscaping Equipment and Trailer Theft on Des Moines Memorial Dr
12000 block of Des Moines Memorial Dr S
On October 18, 2026, at 6:40 AM, a business owner in Boulevard Park discovered that an enclosed dual-axle utility trailer parked in a gated lot had been stolen overnight. The perpetrators cut a heavy perimeter chain link padlock and hitched the trailer to a dark pickup truck.
Burglary
3:15 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-303710
Early Morning Commercial Glass Breach and Safe Tampering at Junction Cafe
4500 block of California Ave SW
On October 18, 2026, at 3:15 AM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm on California Ave SW in The Junction. Officers discovered a large patio paver thrown through the plate-glass storefront.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6 incidents
Violent
11:15 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-5520
Late-Night Physical Altercation & Knife Assault near 17th Ave SW & SW
9800 block of 17th Ave SW
On October 17, 2026, at 11:15 PM, King County Sheriff deputies and King County Medic One rushed to 17th Ave SW near SW 98th St following reports of an altercation outside an entertainment lounge. A dispute between two patrons escalated, and one individual produced an edged weapon, inflicting a laceration to the victim's forearm before fleeing westbound.
Property damage
7:45 PM
• Seahurst
Case: 26-BUR-8524
Public Park Restroom Vandalism and Defacement at Seahurst Park
Seahurst
On October 17, 2026, at 7:45 PM, King County Parks staff reported extensive spray paint tagging and broken plumbing fixtures inside the public beachfront restrooms at Seahurst Park. Burien Police patrol responded, located three juveniles carrying spray paint cans near the nature center trails, and notified their parents.
Vehicle theft or prowl
4:20 PM
• Admiral District
Case: 26-303675
Afternoon Porch Package Theft Ring Targeting 42nd Ave SW Residences
2300 block of 42nd Ave SW
On October 17, 2026, at 4:20 PM, doorbell video recordings captured a porch pirate stepping out of an older green station wagon and seizing multiple delivery boxes from front porches along 42nd Ave SW and SW Admiral Way. Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers are consolidating reports from four homeowners and working with postal inspectors to track the suspect vehicle.
Vehicle theft or prowl
12:15 PM
• Burien Commercial Corridor
Case: 26-BUR-8510
Stolen Vehicle Interception & Warrant Arrest at 1st Ave S Retail Lot
14600 block of 1st Ave S
On October 17, 2026, at 12:15 PM, Burien Police Department officers equipped with automated license plate readers (ALPR) were alerted to a stolen Honda Civic entering a shopping plaza parking lot on 1st Ave S near SW 146th St. Officers converged on the vehicle as the driver parked.
Burglary
8:35 AM
• Mid-White Center
Case: 26-WC-5501
Commercial Burglary and Cash Register Forced Entry at White Center Bakery
9600 block of 16th Ave SW
On October 17, 2026, at 8:35 AM, an opening employee at a popular bakery on 16th Ave SW discovered the rear alley security gate pried open and a deadbolt door forced. Burglars ransacked the service counter, forced open the point-of-sale cash drawers, and removed an unbolted safe containing weekend receipts.
Vehicle theft or prowl
2:40 AM
• North Delridge / High Point
Case: 26-303620
Overnight Catalytic Converter Theft Spree and Carport Prowl in North Delridge
4100 block of 26th Ave SW
On October 17, 2026, at 2:40 AM, residents in an apartment community near 26th Ave SW and SW Genesee St were awakened by the sound of power saws cutting metal. Callers saw two individuals under hybrid vehicles in a covered carport.
Friday, October 16, 2026
6 incidents
Vehicle theft or prowl
10:10 PM
• Morgan Junction
Case: 26-303598
Multiple Vehicle Window Smashes and Prowls along California Ave SW
6400 block of California Ave SW
On October 16, 2026, at 10:10 PM, SPD Southwest Precinct patrol investigated multiple 911 calls regarding vehicle prowls along California Ave SW near SW Graham St. Six parked vehicles had passenger-side windows shattered by a spring-loaded center punch tool.
Theft
7:25 PM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-8488
Organized Shoplifting and Counter Confrontation at Burien Town Center
400 block of SW 152nd St
On October 16, 2026, at 7:25 PM, Burien Police Department officers responded to a major retail drug store on SW 152nd St. Three individuals entered carrying large heavy-duty bags, swept cosmetic and OTC medication shelves, and threatened an employee who approached them.
Robbery
3:50 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-5482
Armed Convenience Store Robbery at Gunpoint on SW Roxbury St
1500 block of SW Roxbury St
On October 16, 2026, at 3:50 PM, King County Sheriff's Office deputies rushed to a commercial market on SW Roxbury St near 16th Ave SW. A male subject wearing a black balaclava displayed a semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash from the store register.
Vehicle theft or prowl
11:40 AM
• Alki Point
Case: 26-303541
Daytime Construction Site Tool Prowl and Job Trailer Breach on Alki Ave
2700 block of Alki Ave SW
On October 16, 2026, at 11:40 AM, a construction superintendent on Alki Ave SW reported a locked equipment container breached during a mid-morning crew break. High-grade cordless rotary hammers, laser levels, and copper spools valued over $4,500 were taken.
Traffic (hit-and-run)
7:15 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8462
Morning Hit-and-Run Collision Shearing Fire Hydrant on Ambaum Blvd SW
13600 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On October 16, 2026, at 7:15 AM, Burien Police Department patrol and King County Fire District 2 units responded to a multi-vehicle hit-and-run on Ambaum Blvd SW near SW 136th St. A dark pickup truck struck two curbside parked passenger cars, mounted the curb, and sheared a municipal fire hydrant, causing localized roadway flooding.
Burglary
3:20 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-303502
Overnight Commercial Smash-and-Grab at Junction Electronics Retailer
4700 block of California Ave SW
On October 16, 2026, at 3:20 AM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers were dispatched to a glass-break burglar alarm at an electronics and accessories storefront on California Ave SW near SW Alaska St. Officers discovered a tempered glass entrance shattered with a sledgehammer.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7 incidents
Theft
12:32 PM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-9728
Afternoon Commercial Shoplifting & Trespass Enforcement on 460 SW 152nd St
400 block of SW 152nd St
On 2026-10-15, at approximately 12:32, Burien Police were called to a retail market on SW 152nd St after a suspect loaded unpaid merchandise into bags and attempted to exit without payment. The suspect was detained by arriving patrol units.
Burglary
12:15 PM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-8435
Midday Retail Shoplifting and Trespass Enforcement on SW 152nd St
400 block of SW 152nd St
On October 15, 2026, at 12:15 PM, Burien Police Department officers were dispatched to a retail storefront on SW 152nd St in Burien Town Center. Store staff reported a known subject who had previously been issued a formal trespass admonishment returned to the property, concealed high-value merchandise, and attempted to exit without payment.
Robbery
11:20 AM
• Mid-White Center
Case: 26-WC-5440
Street Robbery and Threat Investigation near 15th Ave SW & SW 100th
10000 block of 15th Ave SW
On October 15, 2026, at 11:20 AM, King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 15th Ave SW and SW 100th St in White Center after a pedestrian reported being confronted by two individuals who demanded personal belongings and implied possession of a weapon. The victim surrendered a mobile phone and backpack before the suspects fled northbound on foot.
Theft
9:15 AM
• North Delridge / High Point
Case: 26-303450
Porch Package Theft Ring Intercepted along SW Barton St
2400 block of SW Barton St
On October 15, 2026, at 9:15 AM, vigilant residents in the Delridge neighborhood near SW Barton St and 24th Ave SW alerted police to two individuals following delivery trucks and grabbing doorstep deliveries. SPD Southwest Precinct patrol converged on the area and detained two suspects with eight stolen packages from five separate addresses.
Violent
6:50 AM
• Burien Commercial Corridor
Case: 26-BUR-8412
Stolen Contractor Work Van Recovered with Broken Ignition on 1st Ave S
14800 block of 1st Ave S
On October 15, 2026, at 6:50 AM, Burien Police Department patrol officers located an unoccupied commercial van parked haphazardly in a business parking bay on 1st Ave S near SW 148th St. A routine plate check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from Tukwila earlier in the week.
Burglary
3:45 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-301015721
Overnight Commercial Storefront Window Breach & Prowl on 4500 block of California
4500 block of California Ave SW
On 2026-10-15, at approximately 03:45, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct patrol responded to a glass-break audible burglar alarm along California Ave SW. A suspect used a masonry projectile to breach a retail front entry, entered the counter zone, and fled with store property.
Burglary
3:45 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-303110
Commercial Glass Breach and Safe Tampering at Junction Bakery
4700 block of California Ave SW
On October 15, 2026, at 3:45 AM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct patrol responded to a commercial burglar alarm on California Ave SW in The Junction. Officers discovered the front glass door shattered by a concrete block.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5 incidents
Traffic (hit-and-run)
10:30 PM
• South White Center
Case: 26-WC-5415
Late-Night Hit-and-Run Collision into Parked Vehicles on 16th Ave SW
10200 block of 16th Ave SW
On October 14, 2026, at 10:30 PM, King County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a multi-car collision in the 10200 block of 16th Ave SW in White Center. A speeding southbound SUV struck two parked sedans, pushing one onto the sidewalk, sheared off a driver-side mirror, and fled the scene with substantial front-end damage and a smoking radiator.
Robbery
5:15 PM
• Westwood
Case: 26-302812
Strong-Arm Shoplifting and Loss Prevention Confrontation at Westwood Village
2600 block of SW Barton St
On October 14, 2026, at 5:15 PM, SPD Southwest Precinct patrol units were dispatched to a retail establishment at Westwood Village on SW Barton St. Loss prevention officers observed two subjects concealing designer outerwear and personal electronics in duffel bags.
Burglary
12:40 PM
• Alki
Case: 26-302488
Daytime Residential Forced Entry and Electronics Burglary on 48th Ave SW
2800 block of 48th Ave SW
On October 14, 2026, at 12:40 PM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to a residential burglary on 48th Ave SW in the Alki neighborhood. The homeowner returned to find a rear kitchen patio door forced open with pry marks on the lock strike plate.
Violent
7:30 AM
• Morgan Junction
Case: 26-302140
Overnight Catalytic Converter Theft Spree in Morgan Junction Carports
6400 block of California Ave SW
On October 14, 2026, morning commuters in the Morgan Junction area near California Ave SW and SW Eddy St discovered catalytic converters cut from three parked hybrid vehicles in adjacent residential carports. Security footage recorded two individuals using battery-operated reciprocating saws around 4:10 AM before departing in a dark sedan with obscured license plates.
Theft
2:15 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8370
Commercial Copper Conduit Theft & Substation Tampering on Ambaum Blvd SW
13600 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On October 14, 2026, at 2:15 AM, Burien Police Department officers were dispatched to an industrial parcel along Ambaum Blvd SW near SW 136th St after automated sensor alerts detected perimeter intrusion. Arriving officers discovered severed heavy gauge grounding copper conduit and stripped electrical service boxes.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
3 incidents
Robbery
8:45 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-5388
Armed Convenience Store Robbery at Gunpoint on SW Roxbury St
1500 block of SW Roxbury St
On October 13, 2026, at 8:45 PM, King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a 911 report of an armed robbery at a convenience market along SW Roxbury St in White Center. A suspect wearing a dark ski mask entered the store, produced a black semiautomatic handgun, and demanded currency from the till.
Vehicle theft or prowl
2:20 PM
• Morgan Junction / Westwood
Case: 26-301280
Commercial Construction Tool Prowl and Job Site Trespass on 35th Ave SW
6900 block of 35th Ave SW
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 2:20 PM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers were dispatched to an active commercial job site on 35th Ave SW near SW Morgan St. Contractors reported an unauthorized individual clipped chain link padlocks, accessed secure gang-boxes, and fled with commercial power tools and laser levels in a silver crossover vehicle.
Burglary
4:15 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-3010131
Commercial Storefront Window Breach & Prowl in The Junction
4500 block of California Ave SW
On 2026-10-13, at 04:15, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct patrol responded to a glass-break audible burglar alarm along California Ave SW. A suspect used a masonry projectile to breach a retail front entry, entered the counter zone, and fled with petty cash and store electronics.
Monday, October 12, 2026
5 incidents
Violent
7:54 AM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-9019
Commercial Shoplifting & Loss Prevention Assault in Downtown Burien
400 block of SW 152nd St
On 2026-10-12, at 07:54, Burien Police were called to a retail market on SW 152nd St after a suspect loaded unpaid merchandise into bags and assaulted a loss prevention employee who attempted to intervene. The suspect fled into a waiting dark sedan.
Traffic (hit-and-run)
7:54 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8333
Hit-and-Run Property Collision & Downed Sign on Ambaum Blvd SW
14000 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On 2026-10-12, at 07:54, Burien Police responded to a hit-and-run traffic incident on Ambaum Blvd SW near SW 140th St. A speeding vehicle struck a street median sign and side-swiped a parked pickup before driving away southbound with visible front bumper damage.
Vehicle theft or prowl
7:15 AM
• Alki Point
Case: 26-301905
Daybreak Vehicle Prowl and Smash-and-Grab on Alki Ave SW
2800 block of Alki Ave SW
On Monday morning, October 12, 2026, at approximately 7:15 AM, a commuter parking near Alki Beach witnessed an individual shatter the passenger quarter-window of an unattended vehicle with a window-punch tool and extract a camera bag. The suspect quickly entered a waiting dark sedan and sped south along Alki Ave SW.
Traffic (hit-and-run)
6:45 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8280
Hit-and-Run Collision with Parked Commercial Van on Ambaum Blvd SW
13200 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:45 AM, Burien Police responded to a severe property damage hit-and-run on Ambaum Blvd SW near SW 132nd St. A speeding silver crossover struck a legally parked plumbing contractor van, shoving it into a residential hedge and shearing its rear axle.
Burglary
4:30 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-301822
Early Morning Commercial Window Breach and Safe Tampering in The Junction
4500 block of California Ave SW
On Monday morning, October 12, 2026, at 4:30 AM, SPD Southwest Precinct patrol officers responded to an audible intrusion alarm at a boutique jewelry and gift retailer on California Ave SW near SW Oregon St. Arriving officers discovered a pry bar jammed into the rear delivery security door and exterior sensor wires snipped.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
2 incidents
Property damage
6:05 AM
• SW 98th St
Case: 26-WC-5310
Window Smashes and Stolen Laptops at Community Youth Resource Center
1400 block of SW 98th St
On Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, staff arriving at a neighborhood youth education and resource facility on SW 98th St discovered two front double-paned windows shattered with concrete chunks. Office rooms were rummaged, and four student laptops were stolen.
Violent
4:20 AM
• Morgan Junction
Case: 26-301050
Residential Garage Forced Entry and Custom E-Bike Theft in Morgan Junction
6400 block of California Ave SW
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:20 AM, an alley-facing detached garage on California Ave SW was broken into via a crowbar to the service door latch. The intruders bypassed standard bicycles to steal two specialized cargo e-bikes and battery chargers valued at $6,200.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2 incidents
Weapons
12:45 PM
• Fauntleroy
Case: 26-300184
Unattended Vehicle Stolen from Fauntleroy Ferry Holding Lanes
4800 block of Fauntleroy Way SW
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:45 PM, a driver staging in the ferry queue along Fauntleroy Way SW momentarily stepped into a coffee shop with the engine idling. An opportunist entered the unlocked SUV and drove away heading north toward Lincoln Park.
Violent
3:10 AM
• 1st Ave S Corridor
Case: 26-BUR-8210
Catalytic Converter Theft Spree at Commercial Auto Repair Yard in Burien
14400 block of 1st Ave S
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 3:10 AM, suspects breached a chain-link storage yard at an automotive repair facility on 1st Ave S. Three fleet delivery vans had their catalytic converter exhaust assemblies cut away with battery-powered reciprocal saws.
Friday, October 9, 2026
2 incidents
Robbery
8:05 PM
• North Delridge
Case: 26-299318
Bicycle Commuter Robbery along Delridge Way SW Multi-Use Trail
3800 block of Delridge Way SW
On Friday evening, October 9, 2026, at 8:05 PM, a bicyclist commuting southbound on the Delridge Way SW trail was blocked by three individuals near SW Andover St. One suspect displayed a knife and demanded the cyclist's backpack, mobile phone, and high-end commuter bicycle.
Weapons
6:40 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-5264
Brandishing Knife & Disorderly Menace outside Roxbury Transit Center
2600 block of SW Roxbury St
On Friday, October 9, 2026, King County Metro Transit Police and KCSO deputies responded to reports of an agitated individual brandishing a folding blade and making verbal threats toward waiting commuters at the SW Roxbury St bus island. Deputies safely de-escalated the encounter, placed the suspect in custody without injury, and confiscated the weapon.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
2 incidents
Weapons
5:15 PM
• Burien Town Center
Case: 26-BUR-8145
Strong-Arm Shoplifting and Security Guard Assault in Downtown Burien
400 block of SW 152nd St
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:15 PM, Burien Police responded to a retail pharmacy on SW 152nd St where a shoplifter loaded duffel bags with cosmetics and over-the-counter medication. When store loss-prevention attempted to intercept the suspect at the exit, the suspect physically struck the security officer and brandished pepper spray before fleeing into a waiting vehicle.
Theft
3:50 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-298642
Commercial Bakery Doorway Smashed and Register Safe Targeted in The Junction
4700 block of California Ave SW
On Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at 3:50 AM, an alarm company notified Seattle Police of glass-break sensor activation at an artisan bakery on California Ave SW. Officers found the front glass door shattered with a cinderblock.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
2 incidents
Weapons
10:35 PM
• High Point
Case: 26-297890
Shots Fired Investigation & Bullet Casings Recovered on 35th Ave SW
6500 block of 35th Ave SW
On Wednesday night, October 7, 2026, at 10:35 PM, SPD Southwest Precinct 911 dispatch received multiple calls reporting rapid gunfire near 35th Ave SW and SW Raymond St. Arriving officers located multiple spent 9mm shell casings in the roadway.
Vehicle theft or prowl
4:10 AM
• 17th Ave SW
Case: 26-WC-5198
Attempted Auto Theft Interrupted by Vehicle Owner in White Center
10200 block of 17th Ave SW
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:10 AM, a resident observed two individuals attempting to punch the ignition cylinder of a parked Kia sedan in their residential driveway on 17th Ave SW. When the owner illuminated exterior floodlights and shouted, both subjects fled on foot toward 16th Ave SW.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
2 incidents
Vehicle theft or prowl
1:20 PM
• Admiral District
Case: 26-297044
Daylight Porch Package Theft Ring along 44th Ave SW
2300 block of 44th Ave SW
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 1:20 PM, several residents in the North Admiral neighborhood reported a coordinated porch theft crew following delivery vans. Video doorbells showed two individuals wearing safety vests removing packages from five front doorsteps within a thirty-minute window.
Vehicle theft or prowl
2:45 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8089
Commercial Construction Copper Conduit Theft on Ambaum Blvd SW
12400 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:45 AM, suspects forced open a security gate at a commercial development site on Ambaum Blvd SW. High-voltage copper conduit spools and heavy-duty power equipment valued over $8,500 were loaded into an unmarked utility trailer.
Monday, October 5, 2026
2 incidents
Traffic (hit-and-run)
11:10 PM
• Alki Beach
Case: 26-296112
Hit-and-Run Property Collision into Parked Sedans along Alki Ave SW
2400 block of Alki Ave SW
On Monday night, October 5, 2026, around 11:10 PM, a speeding dark pickup truck lost traction navigating a curve on Alki Ave SW near 61st Ave SW, colliding heavily with two unoccupied parked vehicles before accelerating away eastbound. Debris from the suspect vehicle, including a broken side mirror and front grill emblem, was logged into SPD evidence.
Weapons
9:50 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-WC-5120
Commercial Armed Holdup at Convenience Store on 16th Ave SW
9800 block of 16th Ave SW
On Monday evening, October 5, 2026, at 9:50 PM, King County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a reported armed robbery at a convenience market on 16th Ave SW. A masked male subject brandished a black semi-automatic pistol at the store clerk, demanded register cash and rolled coin trays, and fled on foot northbound toward SW Roxbury St.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
2 incidents
Property damage
5:15 AM
• Seahurst
Case: 26-BUR-8014
Residential Fence Vandalism and Defacement along SW 144th St
1300 block of SW 144th St
On Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, Burien Police received multiple reports from homeowners along SW 144th St regarding overnight aerosol graffiti vandalism across cedar fences and neighborhood mail kiosks. Deputies documented tagger monikers and collected discarded paint cans for latent prints.
Vehicle theft or prowl
3:40 AM
• Westwood Village
Case: 26-295320
Multiple Vehicle Window Smashes & Theft at Westwood Village Transit Lot
2600 block of SW Barton St
On Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, at 3:40 AM, Southwest Precinct officers responded to multiple vehicle alarms in the north parking structure of Westwood Village. Four parked commuter vehicles had rear quarter-glass shattered.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
2 incidents
Traffic (hit-and-run)
11:20 AM
• North Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8240
Hit-and-Run Collision with Sheared Utility Pole on Ambaum Blvd SW
North Burien
On Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, at approximately 11:20 AM, Burien Police deputies responded to a hit-and-run traffic collision on Ambaum Blvd SW near SW 136th St. A speeding black sedan jumped the eastern sidewalk, sheared a primary telecommunications utility support pole, and caused live service wires to drape across traffic lanes.
Violent
2:40 AM
• Morgan Junction
Case: 26-294105
Overnight Catalytic Converter Theft & Carport Prowl in Morgan Junction
6300 block of California Ave SW
In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 3, 2026, around 2:40 AM, residents along California Ave SW and SW Eddy St in Morgan Junction were awakened by the sound of high-speed electric reciprocating saws. Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers arrived to find catalytic converters sawed off from two hybrid vehicles in an alleyway carport.
Friday, October 2, 2026
1 incident
Weapons
10:15 PM
• White Center Core
Case: 26-KCSO-9350
Armed Commercial Market Robbery with Handgun on 16th Ave SW
10000 block of 16th Ave SW
On Friday night, October 2, 2026, at approximately 10:15 PM, King County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery at a convenience market near 16th Ave SW and SW 100th St in White Center. A male suspect wearing a black balaclava ski mask and charcoal hoodie brandished a black semi-automatic handgun at the register attendant, demanded all cash receipts, and fled on foot southbound toward SW 102nd St.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
3 incidents
Weapons
2:30 PM
• Downtown Burien
Case: 26-KCSO-SCAM
Law Enforcement Impersonation & Jury Duty Wire Fraud Alert
14900 block of 6th Ave SW
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the King County Sheriff's Office issued an urgent public scam bulletin following several reported fraud attempts targeting residents across Burien and White Center. Scammers spoofed official KCSO phone numbers and identified themselves as sworn deputies, claiming the victim missed federal or county jury duty and faced immediate arrest unless they paid 'citation bond fees' via mobile payment apps or cryptocurrency vouchers.
Other
9:15 AM
• Alki
Case: 26-292903
Attempted Child Luring at Alki Elementary Playground Perimeter
Alki
On Thursday morning, October 1, 2026, at approximately 9:15 AM during morning recess, an unknown adult female suspect approached the exterior playground fence line along 59th Ave SW at Alki Elementary School. The stranger attempted to entice three first-grade students away from the schoolyard, offering them a toy crown and items from inside her parked vehicle.
Burglary
4:40 AM
• High Park
Case: 26-292243
Attempted Commercial Break-In Scared Off at Addy's Pet Shop
800 block of SW Holden St
In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 4:40 AM, an intruder attempted to force entry into Addy's Pet Shop on SW Holden St in Highland Park. Surveillance video showed the suspect first attempting to pick the exterior lock before picking up a heavy piece of lumber to bash and break the door handle.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
2 incidents
Vehicle theft or prowl
6:15 AM
• Downtown Burien
Case: 26-BUR-8102
Work Van Prowl and Power Tool Theft Spree in Downtown Burien
400 block of SW 152nd St
On Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM, contractors reported multiple vehicle prowls targeting commercial work vans parked along SW 152nd St and 4th Ave SW in Downtown Burien. Prowlers forced side cargo door locks on three vans, stealing commercial rotary hammers, nail guns, copper piping, and batteries valued in excess of $8,500.
Burglary
3:20 AM
• The Junction
Case: 26-292418
Commercial Safe Burglary & Rear Door Forced Entry in The Junction
4700 block of California Ave SW
On Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, at approximately 3:20 AM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at a boutique business in the 4700 block of California Ave SW in The Junction. Officers discovered the rear exterior deadbolt had been cut with a portable rotary saw.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2 incidents
Robbery
7:45 PM
• Roxbury
Case: 26-KCSO-9204
Strong-Arm Street Robbery and Assault near 16th Ave SW & SW Roxbury
1600 block of SW Roxbury St
On Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026, at approximately 7:45 PM, a 28-year-old pedestrian walking west along SW Roxbury St near 16th Ave SW in White Center was tackled from behind by two suspects. The suspects struck the victim multiple times, demanded their phone, and forcefully stripped a backpack containing a laptop, wallet, and credit cards.
Weapons
4:20 PM
• Westwood
Case: 26-291104
Aggressive Shoplifting and Security Guard Assault at Westwood Village
2600 block of SW Barton St
On Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2026, around 4:20 PM, Seattle Police officers were dispatched to a big-box retailer at Westwood Village Shopping Center. A male suspect attempted to wheel a shopping cart laden with unpaid electronics and power tools out of the emergency exit.
Monday, September 28, 2026
2 incidents
Burglary
4:10 AM
• Arbor Heights
Case: 26-289552
Attempted Residential Burglary and Window Smash on 42nd Ave SW
10400 block of 42nd Ave SW
In the early morning hours of Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 4:10 AM, a resident in the Arbor Heights neighborhood was awakened by the loud sound of breaking glass. An unidentified male intruder had shattered a rear sliding pane at a residence on the 10400 block of 42nd Ave SW.
Vehicle theft or prowl
3:30 AM
• High Point
Case: 26-289715
Driveway Vehicle Theft of Silver Volvo V60 on 37th Ave SW
6500 block of 37th Ave SW
On Monday morning, September 28, 2026, at approximately 6:45 AM, a resident on 37th Ave SW near High Point discovered their 2015 silver Volvo V60 station wagon missing from the private driveway. Ring camera footage from a neighboring home captured two individuals walking down the residential street around 3:30 AM testing vehicle door handles before using a signal relay device or physical lock defeat to enter and start the Volvo.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
2 incidents
Vehicle theft or prowl
2:15 PM
• Seahurst
Case: 26-BUR-7889
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins and Prowls at Seahurst Park
1600 block of SW 144th St
On Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026, between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM, Burien Police deputies documented four vehicle break-ins along the upper gravel parking area of Seahurst Park on SW 144th Street. Prowlers smashed passenger-side windows on three SUVs and a sedan, stealing hiking backpacks, running shoes, sunglasses, and wallets left concealed under vehicle seats.
Burglary
3:45 AM
• Alki
Case: 26-288410
Commercial Burglary at Alki Ice Cream & Boba and Attempt at El
2600 block of Alki Ave SW
Early Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, two burglars driving a dark minivan targeted oceanfront businesses on Alki Avenue SW. Security video shows the suspects attempting to force the side service door of El Chupacabra before moving next door to Alki Ice Cream & Boba.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1 incident
Weapons
9:30 PM
• Downtown Burien
Case: 26-BUR-7812
Armed Robbery with Handgun at 0 block of Gas Station on 1st
14800 block of 1st Ave S
On Saturday evening, September 26, 2026, around 9:30 PM, Burien Police and King County Sheriff's deputies responded to an armed robbery at the 0 block of gas station convenience store on 1st Avenue South in Burien. A masked male suspect entered the store, brandished a black semi-automatic pistol at the store clerk, and demanded cash from the register and packs of cigars.
Friday, September 25, 2026
5 incidents
Weapons
1:25 PM
• Greenbridge
Shots Fired Investigation with Vehicle Damage near Greenbridge
800 block of SW 104th St
On Friday afternoon, September 25, 2026, at approximately 1:25 PM, King County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to multiple 911 reports of gunshots fired near 8th Ave SW and SW 104th St in White Center. Deputies arrived within minutes and recovered seven 9mm shell casings in the roadway.
Robbery
10:45 AM
• Downtown Burien
Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery at Burien Transit Center
14900 block of 4th Ave SW
On Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 10:45 AM, Burien Police Department deputies responded to a 911 distress call from the Burien Transit Center on SW 148th St. A transit passenger was confronted on the platform by a suspect demanding their phone and backpack while threatening physical violence.
Vehicle theft or prowl
7:45 AM
• Alki Point
Multiple Vehicle Prowls along Alki Point Beachfront
2600 block of Alki Ave SW
On the morning of September 25, 2026, between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, SPD Southwest Precinct patrol officers took reports for three vehicle prowls involving smashed side windows on cars parked near 57th Ave SW and Alki Ave SW. Stolen property included sports equipment, sunglasses, and a laptop bag left tucked beneath a passenger seat.
Burglary
4:10 AM
• Alaska Junction
Commercial Burglary and Safe Prowl on California Ave SW
4500 block of California Ave SW
On Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 4:10 AM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to an audible intrusion alarm at a bakery cafe in the 4500 block of California Ave SW. Responding officers found the rear service deadbolt drilled and an office safe pried open.
Burglary
3:15 AM
• Alki Point
Commercial Burglary - Alki Avenue Business
2600 block of Alki Ave SW
Officers responded to an alarm at a coffee shop on Alki Avenue SW in West Seattle. Forced entry was discovered through a shattered front window.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
5 incidents
Violent
8:50 PM
• Highland Park
Aggravated Assault and Stabbing Arrest on SW Holden St
1100 block of SW Holden St
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 8:50 PM, Seattle Police Southwest Precinct officers responded to an altercation near 11th Ave SW and SW Holden St in Highland Park. Officers found an adult male victim with a knife laceration to his forearm.
Robbery
6:00 PM
• The Junction
Case: 26-285630
Violent Mugging & Beating of 51-Year-Old Woman in The Junction
4500 block of 42nd Ave SW
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, a 51-year-old woman was ambushed, mugged, and beaten by a group of five young men in a parking lot between the QFC and Maharaja restaurant on 42nd Ave SW in the West Seattle Junction. ' before the group knocked her to the ground, beat her with objects, and kicked and stomped her repeatedly in the head and torso.
Theft
3:15 PM
• 16th Ave Strip
Commercial Shoplifting and Staff Threat at 16th Ave SW Retailer
9800 block of 16th Ave SW
On September 24, 2026, at 3:15 PM, King County Sheriff's deputies responded to a boutique grocery store on 16th Ave SW. A shoplifter was confronted by retail staff after concealing merchandise.
Theft
2:10 PM
• Fauntleroy
Residential Package Prowl and Security Breach in Fauntleroy
9200 block of Fauntleroy Way SW
On Thursday afternoon, September 24, 2026, an alert resident reported a porch prowler taking deliveries from multiple doorsteps along Fauntleroy Way SW near the ferry dock. The resident provided clear high-resolution surveillance photos of the suspect and their getaway scooter to SPD Southwest Precinct officers.
Violent
11:30 AM
• Seahurst
Trailhead Vehicle Break-Ins and Property Theft in Seahurst
1600 block of SW Seahurst Park Rd
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM, Burien Police received calls regarding two vehicles broken into in the upper parking area of Seahurst Park. Entry was gained via punched door locks, and gym bags, jackets, and identification cards were taken while the owners walked park trails.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
3 incidents
Traffic (hit-and-run)
11:15 PM
• Roxbury Corridor
Hit-and-Run Property Collision at 15th Ave SW & SW Roxbury
1500 block of SW Roxbury St
On September 23, 2026, at 11:15 PM, King County Sheriff deputies investigated a hit-and-run crash where an erratically driven pickup truck collided with two parked sedans and sheared a roadside municipal sign before continuing eastbound toward Olson Canyon. Deputies located vehicle fragments and a dropped license plate matching a registered local vehicle.
Weapons
5:40 PM
• Westwood Village
Armed Robbery at Westwood Village Financial Kiosk
2600 block of SW Barton St
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 5:40 PM, Southwest Precinct officers responded to an armed robbery at a financial service counter in Westwood Village. A masked male suspect implied a firearm in his jacket pocket and demanded cash before fleeing on foot toward 26th Ave SW.
Burglary
7:10 AM
• Ambaum Corridor
Commercial Copper & Tool Theft from Construction Yard on Ambaum
12800 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
On Wednesday morning, September 23, 2026, at 07:10 AM, Burien Police responded to a report of forced entry into a fenced commercial staging site on Ambaum Blvd SW. Wire spools, copper piping, and contractor power tools valued at over $4,500 were taken overnight after chain-link gates were cut.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4 incidents
Weapons
4:45 PM
• White Center Heights
Disorderly Conduct and Threats Investigation outside White Center Park
10200 block of 7th Ave SW
On September 22, 2026, at 4:45 PM, King County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated individual shouting threats and brandishing a crowbar at visitors near White Center Heights Park. Deputies arrived, successfully de-escalated the situation, and took the individual into custody for disorderly conduct and malicious mischief.
Burglary
9:15 AM
• Admiral District
Window Smash and Graffiti Tagging along SW Admiral Way
2300 block of California Ave SW
On September 22, 2026, at 09:15 AM, Southwest Precinct officers documented property damage at a commercial storefront along SW Admiral Way where large exterior window panes were tagged with etching acid and a display window was cracked by a thrown brick. No entry was made into the store.
Vehicle theft or prowl
8:30 AM
• Boulevard Park
Catalytic Converter Thefts from Multi-Family Carport in Boulevard Park
12000 block of Des Moines Memorial Dr S
On Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, Burien Police received multiple reports from residents of an apartment complex carport on S 120th St where catalytic converters were sawed off two parked hybrid vehicles during the early morning hours between 3:00 AM and 4:30 AM.
Violent
6:20 AM
• Morgan Junction
Residential Garage Prowl and E-Bike Theft in Morgan Junction
6500 block of 44th Ave SW
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 6:20 AM, an owner discovered their detached garage broken into along 44th Ave SW near SW Graham St. The emergency release cord had been accessed via a garage window.
Monday, September 21, 2026
4 incidents
Burglary
8:15 AM
• Downtown Burien
Storefront Tagging and Vandalism on SW 152nd St
400 block of SW 152nd St
Burien Police Department units were dispatched to document fresh spray-paint graffiti tags across two retail awnings and glass facade panels. Surveillance cameras captured two individuals in dark hoodies operating at approximately 3:15 AM.
Theft
7:20 AM
• Alki Point
Window Smash-and-Grab at Alki Beach Waterfront
2500 block of Alki Ave SW
SPD Southwest Precinct patrol officers took a report after a visitor found their parked station wagon had its rear passenger window smashed along Alki Avenue SW near 59th Ave SW. A camera bag and portable power bank were taken from under the front seat.
Weapons
6:45 AM
• 16th Ave Strip
Armed Carjacking Attempt along 16th Ave SW
10000 block of 16th Ave SW
King County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 report of an attempted armed carjacking outside a convenience market. A suspect brandishing a semi-automatic handgun demanded keys from a commuter.
Burglary
3:30 AM
• The Junction
Commercial Burglary - The Junction
4700 block of California Ave SW
On Monday, September 21, 2026, at approximately 3:30 AM, officers from the Seattle Police Department's Southwest Precinct responded to an alarm activation at a retail business in the 4700 block of California Avenue SW in West Seattle. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front glass door shattered and various merchandise, including electronics, missing from inside the establishment.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2 incidents
Traffic (hit-and-run)
8:40 PM
• Delridge
Hit-and-Run Collision with Pedestrian Injury on Delridge Way
5400 block of Delridge Way SW
SPD Southwest Precinct officers and Seattle Fire Department medics responded to Delridge Way SW & SW Brandon St after a northbound dark-colored sedan struck a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk and fled without stopping. Medics transported the victim to Harborview with severe fractures.
Burglary
5:15 AM
• Seahurst
Residential Garage Burglary in Seahurst Neighborhood
14200 block of 21st Ave SW
Burien Police responded to a residential burglary where suspects forced open a side pedestrian door to a detached garage. Contractors' power tools, an electric mountain bike, and specialized hand tools were stolen while homeowners were inside the main residence.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2 incidents
Weapons
10:50 PM
• Roxbury
Shots Fired Incident along SW Roxbury Corridor
Roxbury
King County Sheriff's deputies responded to numerous 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots near SW Roxbury St & 24th Ave SW. Deputies recovered six spent shell casings in the roadway and observed minor ballistic damage to a business security shutter.
Vehicle theft or prowl
3:40 AM
• Admiral District
Catalytic Converter Theft Spree in North Admiral
3200 block of California Ave SW
Southwest Precinct patrol received reports from two vehicle owners on California Ave SW and SW Hinds St after their hybrid vehicles had exhaust components sawed off overnight. A resident reported hearing high-pitched metallic cutting sounds around 3:35 AM.
Friday, September 18, 2026
2 incidents
Weapons
5:30 PM
• Ambaum Corridor
Narcotics and Weapons Arrest near Ambaum Blvd SW
13000 block of Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien Police officers conducted a proactive traffic stop on a vehicle with altered temporary plates. A search incident to arrest yielded an illegal modified firearm and packaged narcotics.
Burglary
4:15 AM
• Westwood Village
Commercial Break-In at Westwood Village Retail Suite
2600 block of SW Barton St
SPD officers responded to a commercial alarm at a retail plaza in Westwood Village. A glass door panel was breached, and display electronics and register tills were targeted.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
2 incidents
Violent
11:15 PM
• White Center Core
Assault and Disorderly Conduct outside White Center Venue
White Center Core
King County Sheriff's deputies intervened during a physical altercation involving several individuals outside an establishment on 15th Ave SW. One individual received medical treatment on scene for minor lacerations.
Theft
2:10 PM
• Morgan Junction
Package Theft and Mail Prowling in Morgan Junction
6400 block of California Ave SW
Southwest Precinct officers took reports from residents of a residential cul-de-sac where multiple delivery packages were stolen from front doorsteps within minutes of postal drop-off. Video footage showed a suspect in a hooded jacket trailing delivery vans.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
2 incidents
Robbery
9:20 PM
• 1st Ave Corridor
Armed Robbery Investigation at Burien Service Station
14800 block of 1st Ave S
Burien Police and King County Sheriff's deputies responded to an armed robbery at a fuel station convenience counter. A male suspect displayed a handgun, demanded cash from the register, and fled on foot toward 4th Ave SW.
Vehicle theft or prowl
6:50 AM
• Fauntleroy
Vehicle Prowl and Window Destruction in Fauntleroy
9100 block of Fauntleroy Way SW
A commuter near the Fauntleroy ferry terminal reported a smashed quarter-glass window on their parked SUV. Sunglasses, roadside emergency gear, and toll passes were reported missing from the glove compartment.
Monday, September 14, 2026
1 incident
Weapons
7:50 PM
• Delridge
Found Evidence Related to Shots Fired Incident
26th Ave SW & SW Graham St
On September 14, 2026, at 7:50 PM, officers from the Southwest Precinct responded to a found property call on a foot path located near 26th Avenue SW and SW Graham Street in West Seattle. Officers located shell casings in a heavily wooded area.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
1 incident
Vehicle theft or prowl
8:45 AM
• Westwood Village
Vehicle Prowl in Westwood Village Parking Lot
2600 block of SW Barton St
On September 10, 2026, at approximately 08:45 AM, officers responded to a report of a vehicle prowl in a retail parking lot near SW Barton Street and 26th Ave SW in Westwood Village. The victim discovered their passenger side window shattered and a backpack containing personal electronics missing.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1 incident
Burglary
11:30 PM
• Unknown
Residential Burglary Attempt with Arrest
300 block of SW 136th Street
On Wednesday night, September 9, 2026, King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies responded to a report from a neighbor who observed an individual attempting to enter a Burien home through a window using a ladder. Officers conducted a search of the area, including deploying a police dog, which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Sources used: King County Sheriff's Office, Seattle Police Department Blotter, Burien Police Department, West Seattle Blog, B-Town Blog, Seattle Police Department Open Data. Coverage window: September 5, 2026 through October 19, 2026.
Reported incidents are not confirmed crimes. This page does not monitor emergency dispatch. Call 911 to report a crime.
