String of Catalytic Converter Thefts Hits Poway

Investigators are searching for the suspects involved in a string of catalytic converter thefts in Poway, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday.

According to detectives, unknown thieves targeted multiple parked cars in Poway between Jul. 13 and Jul. 17, stealing the catalytic converter from each vehicle.

In each case, detectives say the thieves targeted Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma trucks. The thefts have occurred overnight, between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m., with suspects stealing the catalytic converters that are bolted to the undercarriages of the parked vehicles.

The thefts have happened at the following locations in Poway: the 12000 block of Conley Street; 13000 block of Arikara Drive; 13000 block of Frame Road; 13000 block of Robison Blvd.;
13000 block of Sam O Reno Road.

Investigators believe the thieves are stealing them, removing the metals and selling them to recycling businesses.

Detectives say the cost to replace a catalytic converter is between $800 and $1,000.

The Poway sheriff’s station and Crime Stoppers are now looking for leads that will help investigators track down the theft suspects. Anyone with information on this string of thefts should contact the Poway Sheriff’s Station at (858) 513-2800 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
 

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