Missouri City police are targeting catalytic converter thieves who have in the last 30 days stolen 10 of the car parts from Toyota 4-Runners in the Fonmeadow and Fondren Park subdivisions.
Catalytic converters are used to reduce vehicle emissions, and are mounted on the underside of all gasoline-fueled vehicles. They are located on the exhaust system between the engine and the muffler. Thieves are stealing the converters because they contain expensive metal parts that can be sold.
Police are putting extra patrols in the subdivisions, as well as preparing a pamphlet for residents in those areas. The homeowner’s associations have also been contacted and warned about the thefts.
“Please make every effort to secure your vehicle in an area not easily accessible to these thieves,” said the statement t residents from MCPD. “If possible, park your vehicle in your secured garage during the overnight hours.”
Residents should report any suspicious activity to the police department at 281-403-8700
Respectfully,
Lieutenant Dwayne Williams
Missouri City Police Department
Patrol Division
281-403-8745
