Traffic Stop Leads to the Seizure of 13 Stolen Catalytic Converters. Duo from Miami Arrested
Port St. Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Port St. Lucie Police have reported that a traffic stop leads to the seizure of 13 stolen catalytic converters. The duo from Miami were arrested.
Here’s the scoop:
At 12:40am this morning, PSLPD Officer Thomas and Officer Roberson observed a white Mercedes ML450 driving with no headlights on behind the back of a closed business in the 2000-BLK of SW B549 signs of forced entry. Upon further examination, 8 catalytic converters were found to be stolen from work vehicles inside the property.
Reygada and Wong were arrested and are currently being held at the St. Lucie County Jail for loitering and prowling and possession of burglary tools. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s vehicle this morning and seized a total of 13 stolen catalytic converters and 2 reciprocating saws from inside the vehicle. Detectives continue to diligently investigate this incident at this time and additional criminal charges will be forthcoming.
PSLPD urges businesses in the industrial part of SW South Macedo Blvd and SW Biltmore St to check your vehicles to ensure the catalytic converters are not missing. If you have any information pertaining to this incident or observed these suspects on your camera surveillance system, please contact Detective Herring at 772-344-4124.
Update – Detectives have additionally charged Reygada and Wong with 1 count of burglary, 8 counts of grand theft, and 7 seven counts of criminal mischief.
