Glenwood police bust catalytic converter chop shop
GLENWOOD, Ill. (CBS) -- Police in south suburban Glenwood on Friday announced they had busted a major catalytic converter chop shop operation.
The bust occurred at a private residence in the 200 block of Rose Street. Glenwood police posted pictures to Facebook of what they discovered.
Police said they recovered a total of 128 stolen catalytic converters with a value of around $54,000.
Also recovered was a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, which was later stripped for parts.
Along with the stolen items, police recovered several reciprocating saws, a loaded .45-caliber handgun and magazines, and cash that has been classified as illicit funds.
Police said the shop was being rented by way of identity theft.
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