Thieves steal catalytic converters from 24 grocery delivery vehicles in Southwest Philly

Monday, November 7, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police have released surveillance video related to the theft of two dozen catalytic converters in Southwest Philadelphia.

Video from the Oct. 9 incident shows several men in two vehicles pulling into the Giant Direct warehouse on the 3500 block of Island Avenue.
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Police say the catalytic converters were cut from 24 delivery vans parked in the lot.

The estimated damage was over $31,000.
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Police say the vehicles used in the theft are believed to be a dark-colored, 2000s Hyundai Sonata and a white Honda Accord with heavy tint and no license plate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Southwest Detective Division at 215-686-3183/3184.
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