Posted on 05/03/2022 5:12:14 AM PDT by real saxophonist
Denver man shot at while chasing catalytic converter thieves
by: Courtney Fromm
Posted: May 2, 2022
DENVER (KDVR) — A man in the University neighborhood of Denver said he did everything he could last Wednesday to try and figure out who stole his neighbor’s catalytic converter.
“I wasn’t exactly sure what was going on, the truck was parked next to the van,” Scot Smith, the neighbor who chased the thieves said.
Smith said once he realized the people were possibly stealing his neighbor Matt’s catalytic converter, Smith jumped in his car and started to follow the fleeing thieves.
“I didn’t think I would catch them myself. I wanted to get as much info as possible,” Smith said.
Smith said the suspects turned onto Yale to leave. He said he followed them for about two minutes when the suspects flashed a gun and started shooting.
“He was driving, then he stuck his hand out the window and fired up in the air three shots,” Smith said.
He said at that point he backed off and contacted 911. The owner of the vehicle with the converter stolen said this whole situation has made him lose a sense of security.
“Before I park this thing again I will put a cage and anti theft device on it,” Matt, who wanted to keep his last name anonymous, said.
Matt said he’s had this van for 25 years for work. He has filed a claim with his insurance, but after doing research he expects the new converter to cost anywhere from $2,000 to $2,500.
“Thanks very much for looking out for your neighbors. But please be careful,” Matt said.
Denver Police said victims should never confront suspects in these types of incidents.
DPD released the most recent numbers available, and it goes from Jan. 1, 2022 to April 25, 2022:
166 lost or stolen converters in January
147 lost or stolen converters in February
233 lost or stolen converters in March
147 lost or stolen converters in April
In total, 693 converters were lost or stolen
If anyone has any information that can assist with the case, they are encouraged to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP(7867).
All catalytic convertor thieves should be shot on sight.
I read the tips to prevent catalytic converter theft. Some good ideas there. But there was no mention of voting for DAs who would actually prosecute the criminals. I guess that’s just outdating thinking on my part.
“All catalytic convertor thieves should be shot on sight. “
It’s part of the New Green Steal.
Probably more ecologically sound to use spent uranium than lead.
“All catalytic convertor thieves should be shot on sight.”
Texas plans to make it illegal some time next year.
Go after scrapyards for buying components as well. (with proof)
I know we (electric utility) covered our copper with a purple casing. Security went to all known scrapyards and let them know if it was covered in purple it was stolen.
The illegal aliens by the mushroom farms around the Kennett Square area in PA would cut the neutral off of utility poles.
A couple retards got fried...
When I was finally able to replace the cat stolen from the Honda Elephant, I painted it orange and etched the license plate number on it. So far, so good.
Good thinking.
“All catalytic convertor thieves should be shot on sight.”
That is the only answer.
Gotta love it...”lost or stolen”!
Yeah, it just fell right off! 8~)
No problemo.
Same with the people who drill into your gas tank to steal the gas.
“A couple retards got fried.”
Good.
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Apparently they didn’t understand the system neutral serves an electrical purpose…
“Apparently they didn’t understand the system neutral serves an electrical purpose.”
Stupid is supposed to hurt.
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SPJNK.
Love those.
;-)
I have yet to see any of these catalytic converter thieves arrested and prosecuted. They are violent and dangerous and should be shot on sight. At present, there are no deterrents and there is zero protection against them.
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