Suspect tries to steal catalytic converter and flees, Chicago IL
A masked man attempted to steal a catalytic converter from underneath a red Hyundai near South and Wells. He fled the scene in a dark-colored BMW, possibly onto the Ryan Expressway. The jack used for the theft was left under the car. No victim was present at the scene.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 13
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Transcript:
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The 5605 witnessed a guy trying to fill a catalytic converter from underneath a red Hyundai, and he fled in a black or a dark-grade BMW.
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He spawned possibly onto the Ryan. It was one male.
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He was masked.
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We got a plate on the vehicle, and it registers back to near South and Wells on the first floor.
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And it looks like the jack was still under the car.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616
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