“It was cut very cleanly on both ends like somebody…it must have taken them two seconds.

Upon closer investigation, they realized the catalytic converter had been stolen. Highkin says when he went to start the circus truck on Saturday morning it made a loud noise. “The idea being.if they can learn to become accomplished at juggling or being on a tight wire…they can learn anything,' said John Highkin, the program's Executive Director. The nonprofit, based in City Heights, has been serving San Diego families for 30+ years performing in underserved neighborhoods and teaching circus arts in its signature after-school programs which are also free of charge. Saturday's event at Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park was the first of 10 free upcoming public performances at parks in various neighborhoods. The truck serves as a colorful backdrop for the social circus as it makes stops in various places across the community. Saturday's event still showcased juggling, clowns, tumbling, tightwire performances and more for families at the park. Despite the brazen act of theft, the circus said the show must go on. The nearby Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park was the latest stop of the social circus' community tour. The truck had been parked across the street from the City Heights police substation on Friday night. (KGTV) - The catalytic converter from the Fern Street Circus' box truck was stolen overnight as performers prepared for a free neighborhood event, according to a spokesperson.

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