Crime & Safety
On the Map: Recent Catalytic Converter Thefts in Oak Forest
In two weeks, there have been six catalytic converter thefts in Oak Forest. We show you where and tell you what we know about it.
Each week, Patch compiles police reports from the into a
Occasionally we notice trends or multiple instances of certain crimes. This week, we counted six catalytic converter thefts in two weeks, a few of them occurring within a radius several blocks wide.
Contrary to a rash of similar thefts in Metra parking lots over the spring and summer, some of the recent thefts have occurred in condominium parking lots.
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In August, we spoke with Police Chief Greg Anderson, .
Thieves choose the "most fertile ground" for catalytic converter thefts, where they will find the most opportunity, Anderson said.
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In recent weeks, catalytic converter thefts occurred:
- 15705 Peggy Lane
- 15712 S. Terrace Dr.
- 15804 S. Terrace Dr.
- 15716 S. Terrace Dr.
- 15715 Peggy Lane
- 15953 LeClaire
"These crimes happen so fast," Anderson said.
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