Brentwood Man Accused Of Stealing Catalytic Converters From 2 Utility Vans In North Bellport

A 21-year-old man was charged after investigators reported that he stole catalytic converters from two utility vans on Long Island.

Sawgrass Drive
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Nicole Valinote

10/07/2022 8:30 a.m.

Kevin Vasquez, of Brentwood, was arrested at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, on Suffolk Avenue in Brentwood, the Suffolk County Police Department said.

SCPD reported that Vasquez stole catalytic converters from vans that were parked at B&R Mechanical, located at 16 Sawgrass Drive in North Bellport, sometime between Friday, Aug. 26, and Monday, Aug. 29.

He left the scene in a Nissan Sentra, authorities said.

Police said Vasquez was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and two counts of third-degree criminal mischief.

He was released on a court appearance ticket, authorities said.

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