A home invasion robbery that that began with a pistol whipping on January 4 in the Puget Ridge neighborhood in West Seattle now has a new clue according to Seattle Police. A possible suspect vehicle image has been released.

The crime took place in the 5200 block of 18th Avenue SW.  Police said that four suspects, armed with at least two handguns, forced their way inside the home after pistol-whipping one of the family members outside. 

The suspects, described as four black males, were wearing black hooded sweatshirts that covered their faces.

The suspects demanded money but were told there was no cash in the house. In the residence for less than two minutes, the suspects did not take anything of value. 

They then fled in a silver 4 door vehicle, believed to be a 1999 Buick, possibly a Skylark model.

During a canvas of the neighborhood, surveillance cameras on a neighbor's home captured a possible suspect vehicle several blocks away. The video shows the suspects’ vehicle was missing a lug nut cover on the passenger side tires.  

Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to contact Detective St. John in the Robbery Unit at (206) 386-4050.