Catalytic converters from seven vans owned by the Northshore Senior Center were stolen.
Author: KING 5 Staff
Updated: 9:40 AM PST February 17, 2021
BOTHELL, Wash. — A nonprofit in Bothell lost its only mode of transportation when thieves stole catalytic converters from seven of its vans.
A sawzall was wedged into the exhaust pipe of an eighth van.
"It's been quite a nightmare," said Northshore Senior Center Transportation Manager Cliff Perry.
The fleet of vans is used to deliver 60 meals a day to vulnerable seniors in Bothell.
Bothell Police Department spokesperson Cam Johnson said it's a pattern in the area and across the country. The metals inside the converters are valuable. Though all vehicles are potential targets, Johnson said commercial vehicles are targeted more often.