Seattle Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at the Jefferson Square Safeway in West Seattle. The incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026 when a person, estimated to be around 40 years old, flashed a handgun during a shoplifting attempt and fled the scene.
Police described the act as a robbery after the firearm was brandished, and the investigation continues at the Jefferson Square Safeway location.