HPD sees increase in catalytic converter thefts; replacements may take months
Rose-Ann Aragon, Reporter
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HOUSTON – One Humble woman now has to wait three months to have her catalytic converters replaced because they were stolen by thieves at the Townsen Park & Ride.
METRO said there has been a rash of catalytic converter thefts, and METRO Police are working with other agencies to crack down on the thefts.
Annette Bryant has parked at the Townsen Park & Ride in Humble every day for several years until the pandemic. Returning to work Monday, her commute was typical.
“Got here at 6:30 am like I always do. [I] park, get on the bus, go downtown, work my day,” Bryant said.
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