Important we have all of our ambulances on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic

Delta's police chief is expressing his disappointment, saying some people have 'no conscience'

Catalytic converters were stolen from three ambulances in Delta Tuesday, police say

DELTA (NEWS 1130) – Despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, thieves are still hard at work, according to Delta police, who say the catalytic converters from three ambulances were stolen last night.

Cris Leykauf, public affairs manager for Delta Police, says someone cut a hole in a fence at a repair shop on Annacis Island sometime between Thursday and Monday when all three vehicles were in for repairs.

“It’s really frustrating to see someone targeting ambulances at this time. It’s a bit unbelievable,” she tells NEWS 1130.

Leykauf notes the thefts are part of a larger trend in the Metro Vancouver area, saying catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise since last year and into this year too.

“I can’t believe someone would have so little consideration to target emergency vehicles that’s used by healthcare workers. How low can someone go really?” she says.

Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord is expressing his disappointment, saying it’s important to have all ambulances on the road during the pandemic.

“I am an optimistic person who usually see the good in most – otherwise I would not be in this profession,” Dubord writes on Facebook. “But it is on days like today I realize that #CRIMINALS have no conscience.”

All three ambulances have since been fixed and are back on the road.

Police say they don’t have any surveillance footage or suspects but are asking for your help in finding whoever is responsible.

If you have any information about these thefts, you can contact Delta police 604.946.4411.

With files from Marcella Bernardo