Catalytic Converter Swiped, Jewelery Found: Westfield Police Reports

WESTFIELD, NJ — A weekly compilation of reports taken by the Westfield police, ranging from Sept. 19-25, contained no car thefts, but a popular car part was stolen last week.

Thieves have been stealing catalytic converters throughout New Jersey and across the country. Three were stolen in one week in Scotch Plains recently.

In Westfield, a Livingston Street resident told police that some time on the morning of Sept. 22 or the day before, someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle. He said the vehicle was parked on the street in front of his residence. He estimated the value of the part at $600.

Here are other reports released by the Westfield police:

Ring Found

Police say that a Westfield resident found a gold-colored ring with diamond stones in the parking lot of the YMCA. The police are holding it until the owner claims it.

Bad Check

A business on East South Avenue told police on Sept. 21 that an unknown suspect illegally acquired and cashed a business check in the amount of $214.25.

Car Break-In

A Landsdown Avenue resident said someone broken into his unlocked vehicle on Sept. 22. However, nothing was taken.

Fake Disaster Relief Claim

Also that day, a resident of Cedar Terrace said someone applied for disaster relief money in his name on Sept. 17. The loan was denied due to improper information and victim did not suffer any type of monetary loss.

Previous Westfield And Union County Police Items

• Two Teens In Ski Masks Charged With Car Burglary In Westfield
• Thief Steals Rims And Tires Worth $6K From Summit Car
• Teen Arrested Twice For Westfield Car Thefts
• You Can't Be Nude By The Rahway River
• Theives Swipe $7K From Porsche In Westfield
• Cranford Police Issue Warning About Rise In Burglaries
• Teen Arrested Twice For Westfield Car Thefts
• Westfield Residents Report 'Suspicious' People, Vehicles
• Summit Car Thefts For July
• Cars Are Being Stolen At Union County Country Clubs
• 3 Police Are Injured As Westfield Teen Is Charged In Car Thefts
• Running Mercedes With Top Down Is Swiped At Mountainside 7-11
• One Car, Two Bikes Reported Stolen In Westfield

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