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Carson City sheriff's detectives ask for public's help identifying catalytic converter thief

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a catalytic converter that happened at a South Carson Street casino earlier this month.

The theft happened on May 8. The suspect vehicle is a black 1990’s Honda Accord wagon that was last seen driving East on Koontz from South Carson Street. The person of interest is the man getting into the black vehicle. Go here for surveillance video. Scroll through the photos and click on to enlarge.

According to CCSO Detective Sam Hatley, cases of catalytic converter theft are on the rise due to increased metal prices.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch can be reached at (775) 887-2677, Investigation Division, Detective Sam Hatley (775) 283-7852, Investigations Sgt. Daniel Gonzales at (775) 283-7850, Sgt. Craig Lowe (775) 283-7815 or Secret Witness (775) 322-4900. Refer to Case No. 2021-3050.

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