CORTLAND, NY – Officers from the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating several thefts of Catalytic Converters from underneath vehicles parked at their residences or local businesses. Typically, these stolen Catalytic Converters are taken to scrap yards, where the person(s) involved get an undisclosed amount of money.
To replace Catalytic Converters can be expensive at the owner’s expense. Several other agencies, including the New York State Police, Homer Police Department and the Cortland City Police Department are investigating similar incidents.
This investigation is on-going and anyone who has information is asked to contact Sgt. Stacy Billings of the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division, at (607) 758-5536.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens of Cortland County to report suspicious activity immediately by calling either 911 or (607) 753-3311.
