Catalytic Converter Theft Arrests Made In Ongoing Investigation

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Police in Riverwoods, Illinois executed a search warrant on a storage facility in Chicago, recovering over 130 catalytic converters, precious metals, and other car parts as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of three catalytic converters from a local business. Two suspects, Michael Ely and Christopher T. Miller, were arrested and charged with felony theft.

Why it matters

Catalytic converter theft has become a growing problem across the country, with thieves targeting the valuable precious metals inside the devices. This case highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on these thefts and recover stolen property.

The details

As part of an investigation into the theft of three catalytic converters from a business in Riverwoods on January 23, police executed a search warrant on a storage facility in Chicago. With the assistance of a detective from the Lyons Police Department, police recovered over 130 catalytic converters, precious metals, and other car parts from the facility. Two suspects, Michael Ely and Christopher T. Miller, were arrested and charged with felony theft on February 10 in connection with the case.

• On January 23, three catalytic converters were stolen from a business in the 700 block of Saunders Road in Riverwoods.
• On February 10, suspects Michael Ely and Christopher T. Miller were arrested and charged with felony theft.
• On February 14, police executed a search warrant on a storage facility in Chicago and recovered over 130 catalytic converters, precious metals, and other car parts.

What’s next

The investigation is continuing, according to police.