2 men arrested and charged for stealing 6 catalytic converters, saws worth $9K, deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies are warning shoppers of catalytic converter thieves during the holiday season after they say they arrested two men Friday for stealing six catalytic converters and two saws worth about $9,000.

Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputies were called to the Houston Premium Outlets in the 29000 block of Northwest Freeway, where they found the two men fleeing the scene.

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During a traffic stop, deputies identified the men as Demarion Sanders and Daviyon Washington.

Deputies said the converters were stolen from vehicles at the outlet mall and nearby businesses.

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Sanders and Washington were arrested and charged with felony theft of metals.



Constable Mark Herman said their bond has not yet been set.