Car Stolen, Catalytic Converters Cut: Downers Grove Crime Blotter

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A car was stolen from a resident's driveway and two catalytic converters were cut from cars in Downers Grove, according to the village's Oct. 4 crime blotter.

Catalytic Converter Stolen from 2200 Block of Arbor Circle

A resident told police that someone cut the catalytic converter from their 2006 Honda Element. The theft took place sometime between 5 p.m. Friday and 10:38 a.m. Saturday, per a police report. The total loss was estimated at $1500.

Catalytic Converter Stolen from 2400 Block of Ogden Avenue

A catalytic converter was cut from a 2011 Honda Pilot in the 2400 block of Ogden Avenue, police say. The victim told police they parked their car in a lot around 5 p.m. on Friday. When they returned to their car around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, they noticed the catalytic converter was missing. The total loss was valued at $1500.

Car Stolen from 900 block of 73rd Street

A resident told police someone in their family heard the engine to their 2015 black Dodge Charger being started around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. When the resident went outside, they saw the car had been stolen. Shattered glass was found near where the car had been parked, the police report said.

The total loss was valued at $25,000.

Anyone with information about these crimes is encouraged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department t 630-434-5600.

Also on Patch:

Night At Firehouse, Silent Parade Planned In Downers Grove

Man Convicted Of Animal Cruelty In Fire That Killed 29 Dogs

'A Lot Of Love' For Boy, 12, Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer

Armed Carjacking Attempt At Gas Station In Downers Grove