Seattle Police are actively seeking five suspects following a violent assault and robbery that occurred in West Seattle on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident took place around 6:05 p.m. in the 4500 block of 42nd Avenue Southwest. According to police reports, a female victim was approached by four or five men as she walked toward her car. The suspects allegedly demanded her phone, and when she did not comply, the group attacked her. Witness testimony and video footage indicate that the suspects surrounded the woman on the ground, punched her, and kicked her twice in the head. One suspect was seen stomping on the victim before the group fled the scene in a white Honda Accord without license plates, driving south on 42nd Avenue Southwest. The victim was treated by Seattle Fire Department personnel at the scene and subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center, where she was diagnosed with significant injuries, including a laceration on the back of her head and a large hematoma on her forehead. Police have not yet identified the suspects by name. They are described as Black males, believed to be between the ages of 16 and 22, with thin builds. One suspect remained in the driver's seat of the vehicle and may have a different description. The suspects stole the victim's blue iPhone, and police also recovered her glasses and an unlabeled prescription pill bottle containing suspected benzodiazepines, which have been entered into evidence. The Seattle Police Department is reviewing additional security camera footage and urging the public to come forward with any information. Residents with tips are encouraged to contact the Seattle Police Department's tip line or visit the nearest precinct to assist in the ongoing investigation.