14 stolen catalytic converters and trailer recovered by SLO law enforcement

By Drew Ascione

Published February 23, 2023 11:00 am

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.– 14 stolen catalytic converters and a trailer were recovered in a recovery operation by the San Luis Obispo County Auto Theft Taskforce alongside various county law enforcement agencies, according to a San Luis Obispo California Highway Patrol incident report.

SLO law enforcement served search warrants at the home and business of a 62-year-old Santa Maria man. The man was arrested for purchasing the stolen catalytic converters and for the stolen U-haul trailer found at an accompanying business.

Bail is set at $80,000.

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