Thousands of Stolen Catalytic Converters Found in Southern California Crime Ring Bust

Police bust suspected catalytic converter theft ring across L.A. and Orange counties

The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced this week that deputies arrested five men in connection with a catalytic converter theft ring. The recovered car parts are estimated to be worth $4.3 million.

Catalytic converter theft ring busted in OC | FOX 11 Los Angeles

The stolen converters are worth an estimated $1.3 million, according to authorities.

Five Arrested in Crackdown on Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

Two men accused of being part of a catalytic converter theft ring in the Southland were behind bars Friday. Jorge Alberto Delgadillo, 35, of Maywood and Julio Moreno Reyes, 40, of Los Angeles, were booked Thursday on suspicion of grand theft and conspiracy, sheriff’s deputies said. Three other men have been arrested during the course […]

$4.3 million worth of catalytic converters seized in Southern California bust

Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.

Five Arrested After $4.3 Million In Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered - Victor Valley News

Authorities say a three-month investigation into catalytic converter thefts across north Orange County led to five arrests and the recovery of approximately 2,400 suspected stolen catalytic converters valued at about $4.3 million. Investigators also reported finding more than $105,000 in cash, precious metals and two unregistered firearms. Read the article at VVNG.com. #SantaAna #VVNG #Crime

Thousands of stolen catalytic converters found in Southern California crime ring bust

Roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters were recovered and five people were arrested Thursday during a series of raids across Los Angeles and Orange counties targeting a local theft ring, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The stolen catalytic converters are worth an estimated $4.3 million. Authorities seized the evidence while serving multiple search warrants, [...]