Winnipeg Police Arrest Fifth Suspect in Catalytic Converter Thefts | Winnipeg News

Winnipeg police just nabbed a fifth suspect in a spree of catalytic converter thefts that hit the city between April and June—this one’s 33-year-old Jay Evan Heckert, arrested Monday on charges of theft and mischief. Four others were already taken into custody in June, and authorities believe the group is linked to 13 separate thefts. Car owners are reeling—losing a converter means your car’s stranded and replacements cost a fortune. With the investigation still ongoing, this arrest marks progress in a crackdown aimed at stopping these costly, growing crimes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b84a159d25144cc8