Catalytic Converter Theft Suspect and Suspect Vehicle

The Cedar Rapids Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance identifying the suspect and any occupants of a suspect vehicle involved in the theft of a catalytic converter in southwest Cedar Rapids around 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021.  The same vehicle is believed to have been involved in a catalytic converter theft in northeast Cedar Rapids late Sunday night (January 31) or early Monday morning (February 1).  

Surveillance video of the suspect and suspect vehicle is available on the Cedar Rapids Police Department Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cedarrapidspolicedepartment. 

Anyone with information about this incident and who can identify the suspect or suspect vehicle is encouraged to contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department at (319) 286-5491 and reference case #2021-01806.  Information can also be submitted to Linn County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463) or texting CRIMES (274637) and in the message/subject, type 5227 and your tip.  You can continue to trade information with an investigator.  Text STOP to opt out at any time.  Please reference case #2021-01806. 

Disclaimer:  Any arrest information included above is based on the legal conclusion that, as with any criminal case, a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.