NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk police officer caught a man trying to steal a catalytic converter Sunday morning.
It happened around 5:30 a.m. in the 8900 block of Granby Street.
According to NPD, while an officer was patrolling, he heard the sound of a power tool cutting metal. Upon further investigation, he saw a catalytic converter laying underneath a car and a man who appeared to be working on the vehicle.
The officer reportedly determined the vehicle did not belong to the man and placed 51-year-old Billy F. Jarrell under arrest.
Jarrell was charged with the following:
- Catalytic converter theft
- Vandalism
- Possession of burglarious tools
- Conspiracy
Police encourage residents to report suspicious activity by calling 757-441-5610 or submitting an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips mobile app.