Overview

• A suspect stole a 2018 Pierce Enforcer pumper from Hoyt Avenue just after 11 p.m. Friday while its crew was on a medical call.
• The driver steered the 35,000-pound engine through north Everett, damaging at least 16 parked vehicles, street signs and landscaping before abandoning it on foot.
• No injuries were reported at any of the crash sites and the damaged fire engine has been taken out of service for forensic examination.
• Everett police have launched a manhunt and are asking residents to share any footage or information that could identify the suspect.
• Fire and police chiefs have ordered a comprehensive review of emergency vehicle security procedures to help prevent future thefts.