Catalytic converter thefts reported in Hermosa: police

In one of the thefts, a witness saw a black Ford Mustang leaving the scene.

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Five catalytic converter thefts have been reported in Feb. 2020 in West Pullman on the Far South Side.

A string of catalytic converter thefts were reported in Jan. 2020 in Hermosa on the Northwest Side.

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Chicago police are warning residents of three catalytic converter thefts reported in January in Hermosa on the Northwest Side.

In each incident, someone approached the rear of the vehicle then cut and removed the catalytic converter, Chicago police said in a community alert. In one theft, a witness saw a black Ford Mustang leaving the scene.

The thefts happened:

  • Between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Jan. 1, in the 4600 block of West Montana Street;
  • Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., between Jan. 8 and 9, in the 4500 block of West Deming Place; and
  • About 7 a.m. Jan, 9, in the 4300 block of West Parker Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.

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