A Fort Saskatchewan woman is facing several charges regarding catalytic converter thefts.
On Tuesday evening (Aug. 9), Fort Saskatchewan RCMP received a complaint about a woman who cut something off from underneath a vehicle and rode away a bicycle.
Police received a photo of the suspect and were able to locate her a short distance away.
Two catalytic converters were recovered and the female was in possession of a hand saw and bolt cutters despite being bound by a previous release order not to have break-in tools.
A 42-year-old Fort Saskatchewan female has been charged with:
- Theft from a motor vehicle
- Possession of break-in tools
- Mischief under $5,000
- Failing to comply with release order
The woman is scheduled to appear in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Aug. 18.
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