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Catalytic Converter Thieves in Bloomington, IN, Caught on Tape [VIDEO]

Surveillance video at World Wide Automotive Service in Bloomington, IN, shows a thief as he moves from vehicle to vehicle stealing the catalytic converters off eight vehicles.

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Surveillance video at World Wide Automotive Service in Bloomington, IN, shows a thief as he moves from vehicle to vehicle stealing the catalytic converters off eight vehicles.

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Below is the article as it appeared on the WISH-TV Channel 8 website.

Bloomington Thieves Target Catalytic Converters

Updated: Monday, 29 Mar 2010, 11:46 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 29 Mar 2010, 11:46 PM EDT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) – Eight vehicles at World Wide Automotive Service in Bloomington had their catalytic converters stolen on the night of March 24.

Video surveillance shows the thief in action as he goes car to car carrying a tool bag, stealing catalytic converters. He ducks under the car and then quickly moves to the next one.

To read this article on the WISH-TV Channel 8 website, visit http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/crime/bloomington-thieves-target-catalytic-converters.

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