Catalytic converter thieves strike area

At least 10 Southwest Siders have reported that thieves

stole the catalytic converters off their vehicles in recent weeks, according to police.

The crime scenes reported are:

• The 5000 block of South Knox on Jan. 26.
• The 4700 block of South Lavergne on Jan. 26.
• The 5800 block of South Sayre on Jan. 27.
• The 5600 block of South New England on Jan. 28.
• The 5800 block of South Rutherford on Jan. 28.
• The 5600 block of South Newland on Jan. 28.
• The 5800 block of South Newcastle on Jan. 28.
• The 5800 block of South Meade on Jan. 28.
• The 7100 block of South Sawyer on Jan. 30.
• The 7200 block of South Francisco on Jan. 30.

In each instance, it appears the catalytic converters were
stolen in the overnight hours.

Police continue to encourage those who see anything suspicious to call 911 promptly, as well as get an accurate description of the offenders, their vehicle, its license plate number and direction of flight.

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