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Thieves Target Catalytic Converters

A number of auto owners reported that their cars’ catalytic converters were stolen between January 22 and January 30, police said.

The theft reports are as follows:

January 24

  • An Edison resident was the victim of a catalytic converter theft during the early morning hours in the area of Atlantic Rd. Three unknown males were captured on camera exiting a SUV at approximately 5 a.m. near the victim’s vehicle. The auto part was valued at $500.
  • A Somerset resident was the victim of a catalytic converter theft during the overnight hours in the area of Drake Rd. The suspect(s) is unknown. Cost and repair was estimated to be $800.
  • A Somerset resident was the victim of a catalytic converter theft during the overnight hours in the area of Marvin Ave. The auto part was valued at $250. The suspect(s) is unknown.

January 25

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