From the Pennsylvania State Police
Troopers are seeking assistance from the public with identifying the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle offered for sale at a used car lot in Indiana County.
On June 19, 2022 at approximately 4:27 a.m., an unknown male in a 1998 Red Dodge Ram pick-up truck entered the parking lot of Hanksters Hot Rods, 2907 Route 119 Highway South, Homer City Borough. The male, who was dressed in all black clothing, used a mechanical saw to cut the catalytic converter from the exhaust of a 2000 Jeep Cherokee that was listed for sale on the lot. A review of surveillance video showed that a passenger was also observed inside the truck, but did not exit the vehicle during the incident.
Photos provided by the Pennsylvania State Police
The pick-up truck was observed to have a ‘swoosh’ style decal on the passenger side door, two aftermarket hood scoops, and a toolbox in the bed.
The suspect and suspect vehicle were also found to have stopped at Sheetz, 2260 Route 119 Highway South, Center Township, shortly before the crime was committed.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Tpr. Nicholas Smith at 724-357-1960.
Comments