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Suspects wanted for latest stolen catalytic converter on Long Island

Catalytic converter thefts spike in Suffolk County
Catalytic converter thefts spike in Suffolk County 00:32

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- Police on Long Island are searching for the latest suspects accused of stealing a catalytic converter

According to police, several people allegedly stole the catalytic converter from a Honda CR-V in the driveway at a home in Ronkonkoma just before 6 a.m. on Sept. 10. 

Suffolk County has seen a spike in stolen catalytic converters in recent months. There were 289 reported in 2021. As of Aug. 26, 2022, 819 were reported.

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