Chicago men arrested, suburban police recover 130 catalytic converters

The Brief

  • Police say two Chicago men stole three scrapped catalytic converters from a Riverwoods business.
  • Officers later stopped their vehicle and arrested both men on felony theft charges.
  • A search of a Chicago storage facility turned up more than 130 catalytic converters and other car parts.

CHICAGO Two Chicago men are facing felony charges after they allegedly stole catalytic converters from a north suburban business and were later linked to a larger stash of car parts found in the city.

What we know:

Riverwoods police said officers were called around 3:28 p.m. on Jan. 23 to a business in the 700 block of Saunders Road after three scrapped catalytic converters were stolen. Two suspects reportedly left the scene in a vehicle.

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