“This is a complicated and difficult problem to tackle,” said Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley. “And we need the public to partner with us to fight this issue.”
And being alert to this sound of someone sawing through a catalytic converter. If you hear that sound, they say, don’t try to stop the thief but call 911.
“Clearly, they can make quick work of taking catalytic converters off,” said Bothell Police Chief Ken Seuberlich. “But be a great witness. If you can identify the vehicle that is in the driveway through a window, stay on the phone with dispatch when you call 911. Be a really good witness.” Police also suggest you get a metal shield to make it harder for the thief to get to your catalytic converter.
Bellevue police say they will soon follow the lead of other communities, by offering to paint and etch your converter so police can identify it if it is stolen.They say the formation of the task force has already led to 11 arrests.
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