Event Brief
Aug 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Armed catalytic converter thieves terrorize drivers
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Residents report armed suspects stealing catalytic converters in minutes, targeting cars in the middle of the night across Southern California.
WHO: Armed catalytic converter thieves and frightened vehicle owners/victims
WHAT: Catalytic converter thefts from parked cars, sometimes with a firearm used to guard during the theft
WHEN: Aug 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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