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Houston man helps police track down stolen equipment using Apple AirTag
Read full article: Houston man helps police track down stolen equipment using Apple AirTagA Houston man reportedly helped police track down his stolen equipment using an Apple AirTag last month.According to officials, the man filed a report with Houston Police Department on May 19 and detectives were able to quickly track down his property on May 26.
More than 100 catalytic converters stolen from dealership over the years may force owner to close, he says
Read full article: More than 100 catalytic converters stolen from dealership over the years may force owner to close, he saysOne northwest side business owner says he is at his wit’s end because crooks keep breaking into the lot of his car dealership to steal catalytic converters, and vandalize vehicles.
6 suspects arrested in catalytic converter thefts; Crime ring possibly linked to fatal shooting of HCSO deputy Darren Almendarez
Read full article: 6 suspects arrested in catalytic converter thefts; Crime ring possibly linked to fatal shooting of HCSO deputy Darren AlmendarezSeveral arrests have been made in connection with a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring which has possible ties to the fatal shooting of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy.
Houston area scrap metal company believes theft prevention should be the focus of city’s new ordiance on catalytic converters
Read full article: Houston area scrap metal company believes theft prevention should be the focus of city’s new ordiance on catalytic convertersThe owner of C&D Scrap Metal said the city of Houston’s new ordinance on catalytic converters is redundant to rules and regulations that already exist, and the city should have spoken to recyclers before amending the ordinance.
‘You will pay the price’: City ordinance to address thefts, resale of stolen catalytic converters in effect
Read full article: ‘You will pay the price’: City ordinance to address thefts, resale of stolen catalytic converters in effectAn ordinance to address the increase in thefts and the resale of stolen catalytic converters citywide went into effect over the weekend.
Houston area auto shop owner says armed thieves stole catalytic converters, AGAIN
Read full article: Houston area auto shop owner says armed thieves stole catalytic converters, AGAINA northwest Houston business is left dealing with the aftermath of yet another catalytic converter theft. This case involved armed thieves.
Bond set at $750K for 17-year-old suspected catalytic converter thief charged in deputy’s fatal shooting
Read full article: Bond set at $750K for 17-year-old suspected catalytic converter thief charged in deputy’s fatal shootingBond has been set at $750,000 for the teen accused in the murder of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed trying to stop a trio of catalytic converter thieves in late March.
Judge denies bond for teen accused of stealing catalytic converters from Cy-Fair ISD high school parking
Read full article: Judge denies bond for teen accused of stealing catalytic converters from Cy-Fair ISD high school parkingA teenager accused of stealing catalytic converters from a Cy-Fair ISD high school parking lot went before a judge Thursday morning.
2 dead after being ejected from vehicle during chase in NW Harris Co., officials say; Suspect’s believed to have stolen catalytic converters
Read full article: 2 dead after being ejected from vehicle during chase in NW Harris Co., officials say; Suspect’s believed to have stolen catalytic convertersHarris County authorities say two suspects are now dead after a vehicle chase with officials on Highway 99.
11 catalytic converters stolen by thieves at Metro Park & Ride Lot in Sagemont area, police say
Read full article: 11 catalytic converters stolen by thieves at Metro Park & Ride Lot in Sagemont area, police sayEleven cars were hit by catalytic converter thieves at Metro Park And Ride lot in the Sagemont area.
1 of 2 suspects involved in theft of nearly 400 catalytic converters in northeast Houston due in court Friday, authorities say
Read full article: 1 of 2 suspects involved in theft of nearly 400 catalytic converters in northeast Houston due in court Friday, authorities sayOne of the suspects police said was involved in the theft of nearly 400 catalytic converters is due in court Friday.
4 arrested after police find vehicle filled with stolen catalytic converters during traffic stop in Galveston
Read full article: 4 arrested after police find vehicle filled with stolen catalytic converters during traffic stop in GalvestonFour men are now charged with theft after police say they found a vehicle full of catalytic converters during a traffic stop in Galveston.
GALLERY: 32 stolen catalytic converters found in vehicle after suspects arrested during chase, HCSO says
Read full article: GALLERY: 32 stolen catalytic converters found in vehicle after suspects arrested during chase, HCSO saysHCSO says 32 stolen catalytic converters were found in a vehicle after suspects arrested during a chase. Four people were arrested Saturday after a police chase in Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they attempted a traffic stop and the vehicle fled. While searching the vehicle, deputies found 32 stolen catalytic converters, along with over $14,500 in cash. Deputies said the cash and car were seized.
Thieves target high school parking lot to steal catalytic converters
Read full article: Thieves target high school parking lot to steal catalytic convertersKLEIN – Bobbi Pfleger’s daughter knew something was wrong when she tried to start her mother’s SUV Tuesday in the parking lot at Klein Collins High School. “It sounded really really bad,” Pfleger recalled. “She was afraid to keep it running.”Once Pfleger’s husband arrived at the campus they discovered the vehicle’s two catalytic converters had been stolen -- just one of three converter thefts in the high school parking lot that very same day. The thieves are looking for atypical targets these days like high school parking lots. There are cameras in the parking lot but they are looking for leads.