An ordinance to address the increase in thefts and the resale of stolen catalytic converters citywide went into effect over the weekend.

HOUSTON – A Houston woman said she is struggling to cope after a terrifying ordeal that she said she will never forget. She said she was robbed and dragged while attempting to sell her phone on Offer Up, a mobile-driven local marketplace. “It is was really bad," said the victim, whose identity has been concealed for safety concerns. “The driver she was just telling the passenger, ‘just push her, push her out,’” the victim said. With the suspect and her passenger still at-large, the victim said this should be a warning to others.