Suspected catalytic converter thieves in custody

Police - Suspected catalytic converter thieves in custody

Three men in the ages of 22, 28 and 30 are suspected of serial catalytic converter thefts in Baden-Württemberg, Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz - and are now in pre-trial detention. The men were identified by police and prosecutors in Heilbronn today. Damages amounted to several tens of thousands of Euros.

The suspects were already arrested in the past week in Ludwigsburg, where they resided. Since May, they are believed to have dismantled around 50 catalytic converters to sell them profitably. Investigations indicate that they scouted potential targets during the day. The catalytic converters were then allegedly stolen at night.

Press release

1. The vehicle thefts in Rhineland-Palatinate were also under investigation by the authorities, as these crimes seem to have been part of their spree.
2. After being released from pre-trial detention, the men from Hesse were ordered to stay in their hometown in Ludwigsburg as a condition of their bail.
3. The police in Baden-Württemberg are urging vehicle owners to park their vehicles in well-lit areas to prevent potential catalytic converter thefts.
4. Despite being in pre-trial detention, the men continued to cooperate with the police, providing valuable information about their criminal activities.
5. The prosecutor in Ludwigsburg will present the case against the three men in court, aiming for a severe sentence due to the environmental impact of catalytic converter thefts.

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