Thieves steal defibrillators from Sammamish church

Staff members at Sammamish’s Mary Queen of Peace Church were shocked to discover Feb. 2 two defibrillators were stolen sometime during the previous week.

Staff members at Sammamish’s Mary Queen of Peace Church were shocked to discover Feb. 2 two defibrillators were stolen sometime during the previous week.

Defibrillators are common fixtures in many local buildings because the devices can assess and apply potentially life-saving therapy to people experiencing a cardiac incident, often before police and fire personnel arrive. The devices, officially called Automatic External Defibrillators, cost approximately $1,100 each.

“It’s hard to believe someone would steal a life-saving device from a church,” Parish Administrator Rich Shively said. “We would be glad to have the devices returned to the church, no questions asked.”

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Although it’s hoped the devices will be returned promptly, Sammamish Police are seeking information from the public regarding the theft. Anyone with information is asked to call 425-295-0770 during business hours.