Harris County chase: 2 catalytic converter theft suspects in custody
HOUSTON - Two catalytic converter theft suspects were taken into custody after leading Harris County deputies on a chase in a minivan, officials say.
The incident began around 5:18 a.m. Tuesday when deputies responded to a call from security at an Enterprise car sales and rental location in the 17000 block of the I-45 North Freeway.
According to the sheriff’s office, when deputies arrived, the suspects had already cut the catalytic converters off some vehicles and were in the process of cutting off more.
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The end of a chase near Morrow Street and W Montgomery Road.
When the deputies approached, authorities say the suspects ran to their minivan and took off.
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Deputies say a pursuit began, lasting about 20 minutes before a deputy performed a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle near Morrow Street and W Montgomery Road.
The deputy then detained the driver, but authorities say the passenger fled on foot. Deputies used K9s and a helicopter to get the other suspect into custody.