🌱 Catalytic Converter Thefts Climb + Man Sentenced For Hotel Fraud

Happy Friday, Mobile! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 80 Low: 70.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Mobile:

1. Police say more than 200 catalytic converter thefts have occurred in Mobile so far this year. The number is on track to surpass last year's total when just over 300 catalytic converters were stolen. Cory Parker, the owner of Dean's Auto & Exhaust in Daphne, says the part is costly to replace and drivers should consider installing anti-theft devices. (Fox 10 News)
2. A Mobile man has been sentenced to two years in prison for using his access to confidential information as a hotel manager to commit fraud. 31-year-old Brandon Thomas Canady had formerly admitted to using his access at the Hilton Garden Inn downtown to bill unsuspecting guests and then refund the same accounts to debit cards. Canady allegedly made away with more than $40,000 from conducting the fraudulent schemes at two separate hotels. (Fox 10 News)
3. Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot at Barrington Park Apartments on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. at the complex off of Cottage Hill Road near Grant Street. As of Wednesday evening, the unidentified victim was receiving treatment for multiple gunshot wounds that police called "life-threatening." (WKRG News 5)

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Today in Mobile:

• Jeremy Camp At Saenger Theatre Mobile (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform their season finale concert at the Saenger Theatre on May 1. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults who purchase their tickets in advance. (WKRG News 5)
• The PACT Theatre Company's production of Matilda the Musical opens tonight. Performances end May 15, so get your tickets now! (Fox 10 News)
• Looking for a new home in the Mobile area? Click the link to learn more about two new houses that just hit the market. (Mobile Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.