The Local Sunset · Sunday, September 27, 2026

Seattle Police Probe West Seattle Assault and Theft

Police are investigating a Thursday assault and robbery of a woman in West Seattle, sparking a review of local violent crime.

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Seattle Police Probe West Seattle Assault and Theft

The Seattle Police Department opened an investigation after a woman was assaulted and robbed in West Seattle on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The case has prompted a broader police review of violent crime in the neighborhood.

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