Catalytic converter thieves from Riverside busted by O.C. Sheriff Deputies

At 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, December 8th, an O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy supervisor in Rancho Santa Margarita conducted a vehicle stop in the city.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several tools known to be used to steal catalytic converters.

The O.C. Sheriff’s South Directed Enforcement Team (DET) members responded to assist with the follow up investigation.

All three subjects were from Riverside and were arrested for conspiracy to commit grant theft.

The arrest of these suspects likely prevented more catalytic convertor thefts. This type of crime can cost victims significant time and money.

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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  • Don't worry the new laws that go into effect this year will stop all these thefts. Haha what a joke. As long as the lower middle class and the lower class get squeezed by the state and federal government,and drugs are allowed to cascade over our joke of a border,this is what you're going to get. This state is in a downward spiral that isn't ever going to stop.

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