Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects Sought In Peninsula Shooting: Cops

PACIFICA, CA — Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating two suspects sought in connection with a Peninsula shooting early Wednesday morning, the Pacifica Police Department said in a news release.

A confrontation between a resident who confronted two catalytic converter theft suspects with a BB gun preceded the shooting, police said.

No injuries were reported.

The suspects are described as men in their 30s, police said. An additional suspect may have been waiting in the vehicle.

Officers at around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday responded to the report of a shooting in the 600 block of Edgemar Avenue, police said.

“Upon arrival officers determined the resident had seen two suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on the street,” police said in a statement.

“The resident armed himself with a BB gun and confronted the two subjects. A suspect then fired several shots striking the front of the home.”

Arriving officers were unable to locate the suspects, who were last seen fleeing toward Manor Drive in a dark-colored Ford mid-size sport utility or similar vehicle, police said.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact detectives at the Pacifica Police Department by calling 650-738-7314. Information can be provided anonymously by calling the silent witness tip line at 650-359-4444.