Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Asking the Public to Be Aware of Catalytic Converter Thefts
Gardnerville, NV- On May 10, 2022, a catalytic converter theft occurred on Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. This is the second catalytic converter theft to occur in the Long Valley Road area. The theft occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. and a witness saw the perpetrator flee the scene and enter a “white SUV” which was waiting nearby. The perpetrators of these recent catalytic converter thefts have targeted Ford F-250 pickup trucks, likely due to familiarity with the location of the catalytic converter and higher ground clearance providing easy access to the catalytic converter. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware of these types of thefts from vehicles. We are asking residents in the 700 block of Long Valley to review any home security systems including “Ring” doorbells to see if they may have any recorded footage of the suspects. If you have any information regarding these incidents or any similar incidents please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Investigation Division at 775-782-9905.
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