- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Lynden Today
By the People, for the People
Bellingham Man Arrested for Lynden Church Bleachers Theft
Stolen bleachers were cut up and sold for scrap, police say.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A 26-year-old Bellingham man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $14,000 worth of aluminum bleachers from a church in Lynden, Washington. Investigators say the suspect cut up the bleachers and sold them for scrap at local recycling companies.
Why it matters
The theft of the church's bleachers represents a significant financial loss and disruption to the community. It also highlights the problem of metal theft, which can impact both private and public property and infrastructure.
The details
According to Lynden Police Chief Jeremy Bos, a staff member at North County Christ the King Church reported the two sets of aluminum bleachers missing on January 23. Investigators later discovered the bleachers had been cut up and sold for scrap at a pair of local metal recycling companies. Police used surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify the 26-year-old Bellingham man as a suspect, who was arrested on Tuesday on charges of theft, malicious mischief, and trafficking stolen property.
- The bleachers were reported missing on January 23, 2026.
- The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The players
Jeremy Bos
Lynden Police Chief.
North County Christ the King Church
The church from which the bleachers were stolen.
26-year-old Bellingham man
The suspect arrested for the theft and sale of the stolen bleachers.
What’s next
The suspect remains in the Whatcom County Jail without bail and will face charges related to the theft, malicious mischief, and trafficking of the stolen property.
The takeaway
This case highlights the impact that metal theft can have on local communities, particularly when it involves the theft of valuable property from places like churches. It also underscores the importance of vigilant security measures and strong law enforcement efforts to combat these types of crimes.
