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4 arrested in connection to string of catalytic converter thefts across Michigan, Indiana

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Posted at 11:49 AM, Jul 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-12 11:49:25-04

(WXYZ) — Four people have been arrested for allegedly stealing catalytic converters off of vehicles throughout Michigan and other states.

The Water Township Police Department said most recently, 11 catalytic converters were stolen off vehicles parked at the Waterford Mitsubishi on Highland Rd. overnight.

Detectives began investigating and identified two suspects, who were then connected to similar thefts in other areas of Michigan and Indiana.

Police surveilled the suspects and arrested three men who were in the process of allegedly stealing four catalytic converters in Charlotte, Mich.

Police in Waterford Township also worked with police in West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, Romulus, Eaton County and Indiana to arrest the suspects.