catalytic converter thefts
Coverage of catalytic converter thefts in the Nexus archive.
- Manhunt underway in west, NW suburbs stemming from series of catalytic converter thefts
A manhunt for suspects involved in catalytic converter thefts is underway in the north and west suburbs after a suspect fled on foot following a police chase. Police deployed tire deflation devices, but the suspects drove on damaged rims before abandoning the vehicle. One suspect was captured, while another remained at large as of 11:30 a.m.
- Los Angeles man charged in Southern California catalytic converter theft spree
A 20-year-old Los Angeles man, Efran Esau Flores Alvarez, has been charged with nine felony grand theft counts for catalytic converter thefts in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, Ventura County, between March 20 and April. Prosecutors linked him to the spree, which has been a growing issue in the region.
- Catalytic converter thefts surge across Ventura County
Ventura County is experiencing a surge in catalytic converter thefts, with over 50 reported cases in the past few months. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issued a Community Alert warning residents about the increase.