Surveillance Video Captures After-Hours Burglary at West Seattle Barber Shop

A West Seattle barber shop became the latest victim of commercial burglary on February 15, 2025, after an intruder broke into the establishment after hours. The entire break-in was captured on the business's high-definition surveillance camera system, providing detectives with valuable visual evidence.

The suspect gained entry by forcing open a rear door under the cover of darkness. Once inside, the intruder ransacked the cash register area and searched through workstations, looking for cash, styling equipment, and electronic devices. The owner of the shop discovered the break-in the following morning and immediately contacted local law enforcement.

Surveillance footage of the incident shows a single individual wearing a hooded jacket and gloves operating inside the shop for several minutes before fleeing. The West Seattle Blog has shared the footage to help community members identify the suspect. Local business owners are advising one another to double-check their security protocols, leave registers empty overnight, and ensure external lighting is fully operational to deter similar opportunistic thefts.