Santa Fe Standard

From February 14,  2023 post.

LAPD investigates five catalytic converter thefts.

The Los Alamos County Police Department is investigating five catalytic converter theft cases and one attempted catalytic converter theft since February 2nd. Los Alamos Police were called to investigate several catalytic converter thefts in Los Alamos & White Rock over the past 10 days. The catalytic converters are being cut from the undercarriage of the vehicles. The suspect(s) appear to be targeting vehicles in the daytime hours and the suspect is using a reciprocating saw. Los Alamos Police were also called to the “Y” (State Highway 4 & NM502) yesterday for several catalytic converters that were stolen during the daytime hours on Sunday February 12th. These thefts at the “Y” were referred to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.

“We would like the community to be aware of this crime trend and we ask citizens to be checking vehicles regularly especially if their vehicles are not utilized every day. Also, please be aware that the “Y” parking area is being targeted for this crime. Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a problem, last year our detectives made an arrest of a suspect connected to six catalytic converter thefts. We will continue to investigate these new cases to bring the criminal(s) to justice.” Deputy Chief Oliver Morris, LAPD.

Any citizen with information related to this crime trend may call L.A. Crime Stoppers at (505) 662-8282 or may call the LAPD non-emergency dispatch line at (505) 662-8222. LAPD will offer a $500 reward leading to the arrest of any suspect(s).

Original source can be found here.