Brookings police issue alert for catalytic converter thefts

The Brookings Police Department is investigating five catalytic converter thefts in Brookings within the last month.

The suspects are targeting Ford F250-F450 trucks in apartment parking lots, business parking lots and business areas with no surveillance cameras.

The average cost to replace a catalytic converter is over $1000.

Anyone with any information about these thefts should contact the Brookings Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 692-STOP.

 

April 11, 2022