Crime & Safety
Thieves Target Renton Church Under Renovation
Volunteers working on renovations had their power tools stolen recently, according to a report.
RENTON, WA — Thieves broke into a construction trailer outside an under-renovation Renton church recently and stole valuable power tools, according to a report.
The theft was discovered at Renton Bible Church, 973 Union Ave. Northeast, on Tuesday morning. The Rev. Dan Gannon told KOMO News that the tools were worth between $5,000 and $10,000, and all belonged to volunteers working on the renovation.
If you know anything about the theft, contact Renton police at (425) 235-2121.
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