Armed thieves steal Bellevue family’s catalytic converter

KIRO 7 News ^ | 1/21/22 | By KIRO 7 News Staff

[Mean Daddy]

I read somewhere where in some places, people are inscribing their VIN numbers on them as recyclers won’t take them. Guessing it won’t deter the thieves but if it’s true a VIN inscribed converter can’t be recycled that might start being a deterrent if it becomes a common practice.

[lgjhn23]

Steal something off my vehicle while pointing a gun at my house??? The lead is gonna fly...BIG TIME.

[algore]

That looks like the ghetto crossroads part of Bellevue

[mabarker1]

“I hate to say that a thief is smart but they know what vehicles to target,” said Bryan Davis, a manager with Kitsap Mufflers and Brakes in Bremerton. “You know the Toyota Prius is one of the easiest ones to get the CADS out of.”

I wonder if the popo 👮‍♀️ has looked closely at Mr. Davis and the “driveway crew” for any shall we say connection ?

[Lockbox]

Why YES, we actually do have your converter in stock!

[mabarker1]

Exactly!!!