Advertising

The Seattle Times Company

NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes.com

The Seattle Times

Local News


Our network sites seattletimes.com | Advanced

Originally published January 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified January 26, 2007 at 1:01 PM

E-mail article     Print view

Stolen Bigfoot found in Federal Way — but without feet

Police in Federal Way said an anonymous tip led to the discovery of the 8-foot, 400-pound wood carving with red reflector eyes on Wednesday beneath a pile...

The Associated Press

Bigfoot has been found, but his feet are missing.

Police in Federal Way said an anonymous tip led to the discovery of the 8-foot, 400-pound wood carving with red reflector eyes on Wednesday beneath a pile of debris in a back yard about a block from where it was stolen.

A man and a juvenile boy have confessed to taking the imposing chainsaw carving of a sasquatch, a legendary ape-like creature of the Pacific Northwest, police spokeswoman Stacy Flores said. Neither gave a motive, but both could be charged with second-degree theft, she added.

Chiropractor Tom Payne had the carving made and installed it by the driveway to his office about a few years ago. It was back in place Thursday, although the 16-inch long feet had been sawed off at the ankles, which are nearly 9 inches thick. The double amputation left the carving 18 inches shorter.

Payne said the perpetrators evidently planned to chop up the entire Bigfoot carving after it vanished Monday and the theft was widely reported in the Puget Sound area.

"I'm glad we got him before they cut him anymore," Payne said. "We're relieved to have him back at the office."

He said he planned to get the statue repaired.

"I'm sure I can find a chainsaw sculptor that might feel up to the task," Payne said.

Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company

More Local News headlines...

E-mail article Print view      Share:    Digg     Newsvine

advertising

DNA, ballistics tie man to cop killing, police say

Greenwood merchants nervous after 3 more arsons

UW to honor war heroes with Medal of Honor shrine

Nicole Brodeur: Praise pours on the water man

Soldier from Whatcom County is killed in Afghanistan

Advertising

Video

Ken Auletta talks about "Googled"
Ken Auletta talks about Google with Brier Dudley at the Seattle Central Library.

Medal of Honor
Pelosi answers questions at Swedish Medical Center
Pelosi speaks at Swedish Medical Center
"Pistol" Pete Ryan
Mourners gather at KeyArena for slain officer's memorial
Procession for slain SPD officer
Election Night: Approve R-71
Election Night: Reject R-71
Election Night: Joe Mallahan

Marketplace

nwautos

2009's most fuel-efficient sedansnew
Choosing a new sedan? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet and on the planet.
Post a comment

Open Houses

Find this weekend's open house listings.
Or search by location:

 
Most read
Most commented
Most e-mailed
 
 
Advertising