Thieves Flee Scene Of Attempted Catalytic Converter Theft In Wall

WALL, NJ —A local resident helped stop a catalytic converter theft in the middle of the night when they called police, the department reported.

At 3:48 a.m. Wednesday, a resident on Marconi Road saw two males near their neighbor's car and called the police, the department said.

Officers were in the neighborhood at the time of the call, and saw a white Acura take off at a high rate of speed after seeing the police car.

A check of the victim's car showed signs that the thieves were attempting to remove the catalytic converter, police said.

Police thanked the caller for reporting the attempt, and said a relationship with residents is the first step in reducing or stopping thefts.

But police also reminded residents to never confront a suspect themselves. Just report the matter to police.

As part of that effort, the Police Department will hold another public forum Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Wall Municipal Court Room, 2700 Allaire Road, to discuss crimefighting in the township.

"This event is an open forum, we want to hear from you!" the department said.

The discussion will center around crime trends, car thefts and other issues, similar to past forums.

For more information, call 732-449-4500.