A homeowner in Gardena got a shocking surprise when she saw three armed suspects allegedly stealing the catalytic converter of her car.
The crime happened in the early morning hours of June 4 near 156th Street and Gramercy. The victim said she entered her Toyota Prius, which was parked in the driveway, and started the engine but heard a loud and unusual noise coming from underneath the car. After reviewing surveillance video, she spotted three armed men allegedly stealing her catalytic converter.
The suspects then fled in a dark-colored sedan, Gardena Police said. There was no clear description of the suspects.Anyone with information regarding the theft is urged to call Detective Liliana Pinela at 310-217-9654.This incident comes just two weeks after soap star Johnny Wactor was killed by catalytic converter thieves in downtown LA. The 'General Hospital' actor confronted three suspects who were in the process of stealing his catalytic converter.
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