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Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Capital Region Jail, Police Say Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Capital Region Jail, Police Say
Catalytic Converter Thief Nabbed 5 Years Later In Capital Region Jail, Police Say A suspected catalytic converter thief from New York has been nabbed over five years later following an investigation that began in Connecticut and spanned two states and three counties. Jeraud Anthony, age 38, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple charges Monday, Feb. 12, in connection with a stolen catalytic converter outside a business in Fairfield County. According to Darien Police, a woman contacted officers in September 2018 saying that someone had cut the catalytic converter off of her vehicle outside Darien Sport Shop on Post Road (Route 1). A witness told police they saw a vehicle…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alleged Catalytic Converter Thief Apprehended In Area Alleged Catalytic Converter Thief Apprehended In Area
Alleged Catalytic Converter Thief Apprehended In Area An alleged catalytic converter Hudson Valley thief was nabbed by state police. Dutchess County resident George Foster, age 39, of Wappinger, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 16, said Trooper AJ Hicks. On Oct. 16, troopers began investigating the theft of catalytic converters at the Sheep and Wool Festival hosted by the Dutchess County Fair Grounds, Hicks said. With the assistance of the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, an investigation determined Foster entered the fairgrounds parking areas and removed the catalytic converters from three Honda Elements, he added. Foster was arrested …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Larceny Complaints Lead To Arrests, Takedown Of Columbia County Crime Ring Larceny Complaints Lead To Arrests, Takedown Of Columbia County Crime Ring
Larceny Complaints Lead To Arrests, Takedown Of Columbia County Crime Ring An investigation into stolen catalytic converters landed eight Columbia County residents in jail. Investigators had been looking into numerous larceny complaints around the Claverack area since December 2021, according to New York State Police. Catalytic converter thefts became so prevalent in the area that state police put out an alert in April 2022 warning residents to be vigilant and take precautions, like parking in well-lit areas. Earlier report: Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area The investigation involved numerous search warrants on homes and vehicles in the county and…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area
Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Area Police are warning of an uptick in catalytic converter thefts in the area. The New York State Police are investigating numerous complaints of stolen catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Columbia County area, according to a statement. The crimes are occurring at all hours of the day, with vehicles parked close to roadways or with more expensive catalytic converters more likely to be targeted, police said. Drivers are strongly encouraged to take precautions like locking their cars and parking in well-lit areas. Police also said driveway alarms and video surveillance may help pre…

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by Michael Mashburn