Crime & Safety

San Francisco Police Patrol Cars Targeted By Catalytic Converter Thieves

SFPD said the thefts were discovered Monday afternoon and likely happened either Sunday night or in the early morning hours Monday.

September 15, 2022

The San Francisco Police Department has become the latest victims of rampant catalytic-converter theft in the Bay Area.

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Mission Local reported Tuesday that a total of four department vehicles were hit this week near the department's Special Operations Bureau at 17th and De Haro streets in the Potrero Hill neighborhood.

SFPD said the thefts were discovered Monday afternoon and likely happened either Sunday night or in the early morning hours Monday.

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