Torrington, CT
Police & Fire
Suspects Steal 15 Catalytic Converters From CT Nonprofit, Causing $30K Loss, Police Say Suspects Steal 15 Catalytic Converters From CT Nonprofit, Causing $30K Loss, Police Say
Suspects Steal 15 Catalytic Converters From CT Nonprofit, Causing $30K Loss, Police Say A nonprofit in Connecticut suffered an estimated $30,000 loss after 15 catalytic converters were stolen from its fleet vans. Police in Litchfield County responded to Easterseals, a nonprofit that provides disability services, at about 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, after receiving a report that catalytic converters were stolen overnight, according to the Watertown Police Department.  Video surveillance showed that at about 12:45 a.m., a vehicle entered the parking lot, located at 320 Sylvan Lake Road in Oakville, and two suspects were seen walking around the lot, police said.  Authorities sai…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hudson, NY
Police & Fire
Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area
Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area Police are warning of an uptick in catalytic converter thefts in the area. The New York State Police are investigating numerous complaints of stolen catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Columbia County area, according to a statement. The crimes are occurring at all hours of the day, with vehicles parked close to roadways or with more expensive catalytic converters more likely to be targeted, police said. Drivers are strongly encouraged to take precautions like locking their cars and parking in well-lit areas. Police also said driveway alarms and video surveillance may help pre…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses In Garden City Park 14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses In Garden City Park
14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses In Garden City Park An investigation is underway after 14 catalytic converters worth more than $14,000 in total were stolen from buses on Long Island. The catalytic converters were stolen in Garden City Park from WE Transport Bus Company, located at 20 1st Ave, between Friday, April 22, and Monday, April 25, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said an employee of the company reported that a suspect or suspects entered a locked storage yard and stole the catalytic converters. Detectives asked anyone with information about the case to call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From CT School Buses, Leading To Pickup Delays 18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From CT School Buses, Leading To Pickup Delays
18 Catalytic Converters Stolen From CT School Buses, Leading To Pickup Delays A Connecticut school district was impacted by student pickup delays after 18 catalytic converters were stolen from school buses used by the district overnight.  The catalytic converters were stolen in Hartford County from the Dattco School Bus Property, located at 63 South Canal St. in Plainville, during the overnight hours of Monday, April 18, into Tuesday, April 19, according to the Plainville Police Department. An individual or individuals had cut a large hole in the fence at the school bus property before stealing the catalytic converters, police reported. The theft was discovered…

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by Nicole Valinote
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Catalytic Converter Stolen From Car At Walmart Parking Lot In Region Catalytic Converter Stolen From Car At Walmart Parking Lot In Region
Catalytic Converter Stolen From Car At Walmart Parking Lot In Region It took thieves just minutes to steal a catalytic converter from a car parked in a  Massachusetts Walmart, police said. In Worcester County, police in Sturbridge received a report on Thursday, March 24 of a suspicious Volkswagen GTI that allegedly stole the part from a car at Walmart on Charlton Road in broad daylight. According to investigators from the Sturbridge Police Department, the Volkswagen entered the parking lot from the driveway closest to the Stop & Shop at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Police said that two suspects - believed to be male - wearing dark-colored cloth…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Four Nabbed For Stealing Catalytic Converters In Yonkers, Police Say Four Nabbed For Stealing Catalytic Converters In Yonkers, Police Say
Four Nabbed For Stealing Catalytic Converters In Yonkers, Police Say Four men were arrested after they were caught in the act of stealing a catalytic converter in Westchester County. The men were arrested on Tuesday, March 22, in Yonkers in the area of Delano Avenue. Plainclothes units were surveilling the area of Delano Avenue at Agawam when they spotted the catalytic converter theft in progress, according to Yonkers Police. As officers approached, the suspect vehicle took off and officers followed, police said.  The suspects attempted to evade officers on the New York State Thruway, however, a blown tire forced them back onto Central Park Avenu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Driver Wanted After Pursuit, Catalytic Converter Thefts In Suburban Philly: Police Driver Wanted After Pursuit, Catalytic Converter Thefts In Suburban Philly: Police
Driver Wanted After Pursuit, Catalytic Converter Thefts In Suburban Philly: Police The driver of a sedan that led officers on a pursuit through the Philadelphia suburbs is being sought by police. Pennridge Regional police officers tried to stop a black Nissan Sentra with a stolen license plate on Wednesday, March 2, but were unable to reach the car, they said. It was discovered 12 minutes later, around 4 a.m., by Richland Township police officers. That's when the vehicle fled and led officers on a pursuit on northbound SR 309, police said. The sedan was traveling at 100 mph and ran several red lights and stop signs, according to police. At one point, the motori…

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by Nicole Acosta
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Authorities Alert Public Of Increase In Stolen Vehicles Long Island Authorities Alert Public Of Increase In Stolen Vehicles
Long Island Authorities Alert Public Of Increase In Stolen Vehicles Authorities on Long Island have alerted the public about an increase in stolen vehicles and thefts of catalytic converters. Nassau County continues to see an increase in these incidents at all times of the day and night when vehicles are left unlocked and the keys are left in the car, according to an announcement from County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder on Saturday, Feb. 5. Police released the following safety tips to prevent these incidents: Always lock your vehicle, even when it’s parked in your driveway. Park in your garage when possible. If n…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Two Suspects Steal Catalytic Converters Valued At $30K From Nassau County Business Two Suspects Steal Catalytic Converters Valued At $30K From Nassau County Business
Two Suspects Steal Catalytic Converters Valued At $30K From Nassau County Business Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing catalytic converters worth thousands of dollars from a Long Island business. The owner of Novak Auto called police at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, and reported that an unknown person or people entered his business without permission, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The business is located at 4 Hampton Road in Oceanside.  When police arrived, they discovered that part of the front metal wall was removed and used catalytic converters were stolen, NCPD said. Investigators found that on Friday, …

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Shots Fired During Theft Of Catalytic Converter In CT, Police Say Shots Fired During Theft Of Catalytic Converter In CT, Police Say
Shots Fired During Theft Of Catalytic Converter In CT, Police Say Police in Connecticut are searching for several suspects involved in the alleged theft of a catalytic converter and shot fired during the incident. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 6 in Manchester when officers responded to the area of Hamlin Street for a report of the theft. According to Lieutenant Ryan Shea, of the Manchester Police Department, an area resident, hearing what he believed to be a power saw, looked outside and saw an unfamiliar dark gray vehicle, parked backward in his driveway with three men standing near his neighbor's vehicle. The man went ou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Thief Drags Jersey Shore Officer With Car During Struggle: Police Thief Drags Jersey Shore Officer With Car During Struggle: Police
Thief Drags Jersey Shore Officer With Car During Struggle: Police A Jersey Shore police officer was dragged by a catalytic converter thief during a struggle last week, authorities said. The Keyport officer responded to reports of a man trying to steal a catalytic converter off a vehicle near Main Street around 3:25 a.m. on Dec. 31 The man struggled with the officer and was able to get into what is believed to be a light gray or silver, older model, four-door sedan. During the struggle, the vehicle struck and dragged the officer as it was fleeing the scene. The officer was not seriously injured and was recovering.  Anyone with information please…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brookfield, CT
News
Catalytic Converters Stolen From Dozens Of Buses, Leading To School Closure In Fairfield County Catalytic Converters Stolen From Dozens Of Buses, Leading To School Closure In Fairfield County
Catalytic Converters Stolen From Dozens Of Buses, Leading To School Closure In Fairfield County A Fairfield County school had to close after 28 catalytic converters were stolen from an entire fleet of student transportation vehicles. The incident took place Thursday, Nov. 18, when Trumbull Police were called to investigate an overnight theft of catalytic converters 25 Oakview Drive, forcing the Cooperative Educational Service School to be closed.  According to Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police, officers learned that thieves stole catalytic converters from 28 school-owned vehicles, where each of these vehicles had two catalytic converters cut off from them…

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by Kathy Reakes