Ash Twp., Monroe County – Troopers from the Michigan State Police Monroe Post made an arrest connected to suspected catalytic converter thefts in the area.
On Thursday afternoon, troopers obtained information for a suspect actively removing catalytic converters from a vehicle. The suspect vehicle had left the area and was being followed by the Michigan State Police Surveillance Team, ultimately conducting a traffic stop.
The MSP reports that the suspect was found to be in possession of two catalytic converters and equipment used to remove them. The two catalytic converters were recovered and entered as evidence. The suspect was lodged at the Monroe County Jail on several charges. The investigation is ongoing.
Following the incident, troopers fielded multiple calls from other law enforcement agencies advising the arrested suspect was a person of interest in other continuing investigations.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Monroe Post at 734-242-3500.
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