High-Speed Maserati Chase Leads to 2 Arrests, 2 Suspects on the Run on Long Island

Suffolk County police officer injured while pursuing suspects accused of catalytic converter thefts

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Four people suspected of stealing catalytic converters on Long Island led police on a high-speed chase in a Maserati SUV, reaching speeds of 90 mph. The chase ended with a crash, and two of the suspects were arrested, while two others escaped on foot into the surrounding woods. A Suffolk County police officer was injured during the pursuit, breaking his leg.

Why it matters

Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise across the country, driven by the high value of the precious metals inside the devices. This incident highlights the lengths some criminals will go to evade law enforcement and the risks posed to both suspects and officers during high-speed chases.

The details

According to authorities, the four suspects were spotted stealing catalytic converters in Lindenhurst when police began pursuing them. The group fled in a Maserati SUV, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph on the Southern State Parkway. Police used a spike strip to disable the vehicle, causing the suspects to jump out and run into the woods. During the foot chase, a Suffolk County police officer tripped and fell, breaking his leg.

  • The incident occurred early on the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The two captured suspects, Henry Cruz and Luis Acosta, were arraigned on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Cruz and Acosta are due back in court on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Henry Cruz

One of the two suspects arrested in connection with the catalytic converter thefts and high-speed chase.

Luis Acosta

One of the two suspects arrested in connection with the catalytic converter thefts and high-speed chase.

Suffolk County Police Department

The law enforcement agency that pursued and apprehended two of the four suspects involved in the incident.

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What they’re saying

“We never want to see members of the Suffolk County Police Department get hurt. There is no indication before us that...my client caused that injury.”

— Chase Brown, Defense attorney (Newsday)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Thursday, March 12, 2026, whether to grant bail for Henry Cruz and Luis Acosta.

The takeaway

This high-speed chase and catalytic converter theft incident underscores the growing problem of this type of crime and the risks it poses to both law enforcement and the public. It also highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between police and the community to address this issue.