Catalytic converter thefts reported in Avondale: police

Police believe two men are involved.

Joshua Stokes, 18, was found shot to death on in Austin.

Three catalytic converter thefts were reported in March 2020, in Avondale on the Northwest Side.

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Three catalytic converter thefts were reported in March in Avondale on the Northwest Side.

The thefts happened:

  • Between noon March 2 and noon March 3 in the 3100 block of North Sawyer Avenue;
  • Between midnight March 3 and midnight March 4 in the 3000 block of North Spaulding Avenue; and
  • Between 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. March 11 in the 3200 block of West Barry Avenue.

Police believe two men are involved.

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

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