Serial catalytic converter thieves nabbed by the CHP after fleeing from the Fountain Valley police

Police officers responded to reports of suspicious activity involving a gray BMW SUV near Talbert and Bay, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department.

The vehicle fled when located, leading to a pursuit which CHP took over that ended in Los Angeles County in the city of Gardena.

Three out of four suspects who fled on foot after the vehicle was disabled were captured.

Officers discovered six stolen catalytic converters, burglary tools, and a stolen license plate inside the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle was also reported stolen.

Multiple thefts were linked to the suspects, including incidents in Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, and Irvine including an assault against a police officer.

This incident led to multiple felony arrest charges. Thanks to Prop. 36 these suspects can expect lengthy prison sentences!

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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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