Dispute over mechanic refusing to return vehicle, Bellingham WA


A mechanic allegedly refuses to return a vehicle after being hired for repairs. The vehicle owner blocked the mechanic's vehicle at Meadows Apartments near McLeod Road. A confrontation occurred, during which the mechanic reportedly began damaging the vehicle's engine.
Audio|Source: Whatcom County Sheriff, Bellingham and Western Washington University Police
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Transcript:
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Block in both units, civil problem, possibly a neighbor to see near McLeod Road at Meadows Apartments.
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RP has hired a man to fix her vehicle. He is now refusing to return said vehicle.
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She has parked behind him, blocking him in, and is attempting to confront him, so he has started ripping apart her engine.
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Whatcom units responding to McLeod.
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Story on the relationship between her and the male involved. Sounds like she may have originally loaned him, a green Honda Accord, which is also on site. She is there in a Burgundy GMC envoy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Water Lily Loop, Bellingham, WA 98225
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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