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Catalytic Converters Stolen From Over 30 School Buses: Reports

The company was bringing in extra buses to cover routes, according to WLS.

NBC Chicago reported the catalytic converters were stolen off the buses, which were at a First Student Inc. facility, according to WLS. The company was bringing in extra buses to cover routes, WLS reported. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

CHICAGO — Catalytic converters were stolen from more than 30 school buses at a Chicago facility, according to reports.

The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 4100 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said. The 33 buses were found to be damaged and detectives were investigating, according to police.

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NBC Chicago reported the catalytic converters were stolen off the buses, which were at a First Student Inc. facility, according to WLS. The company was bringing in extra buses to cover routes, WLS reported.

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