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Auto Theft

Slight increase in catalytic converter thefts in Houston, police say

  • May 23

Mechanic accused of taking money from another customer, victim says

  • May 2

Man frustrated by lack of police help in stolen truck case

  • May 1

Missouri City police bust auto chop shop operation, officials say

  • Apr 30

Man found guilty of capital murder in 2022 death of off-duty deputy

  • Apr 10

10 stolen vehicles recovered during law enforcement operation: MCSO

  • Jan 10

Galveston Co. classic car thief sentenced to 60 years, officials say

  • Jan 8

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt charged with car burglary: Records

  • Dec 30, 2025

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Woman sues apartment complex after confronting Aston Martin thief

  • Jun 11
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Houston catalytic converter thefts rise above totals from past 2 years, HPD says

  • Jun 11
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Slight increase in catalytic converter thefts in Houston, police department says

  • May 23
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Man says he's frustrated by lack of police help after his recently purchased truck was stolen

  • May 1
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Mechanic awaiting trial accused of taking money from another customer, victim says

  • May 1
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Missouri City police bust chop shop operation, discovering at least 17 stolen cars, officials say

  • Apr 30
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt charged with car burglary, records show

  • Dec 30, 2025
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Former Kia car salesman in Houston accused of stealing nearly $70K from customers

  • Oct 22, 2025

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Former Kia car salesman in Houston accused of stealing nearly $70K from customers

Court documents allege the 67-year-old stole nearly $70,000 from 14 people after telling them he could fix their bad credit to help them get a car.

  • Oct 22, 2025

Police say DNA on Croc ties repeat car burglar to killing of Navy recruit in Midtown

Police say the suspect is a repeat car burglar with more than 20 prior charges who was out on bond when the Navy recruit was killed.

  • Oct 22, 2025

Guns, catalytic converters, vehicles, and $17K in cash found in auto theft arrests, Pasadena PD says

Officers said they found guns, removed transmissions, catalytic converters, and $17,000 in cash during a warrant execution in an auto-theft case.

  • Sep 11, 2025

Former Harris County officer and former inmate worked together to steal and sell luxury car: docs

"I trust(ed) a police officer," said a man who was tricked into buying a stolen Lexus from a former Harris County detention officer and a former inmate, court documents allege.

  • Aug 15, 2025

Houston business owner says work vans are 'sitting ducks' and being targeted by thieves for tools

Houston police say thieves are targeting commercial vans not for the vehicle, but for the tools and equipment inside.

  • Jul 22, 2025