Police in Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Bryce Newberry, Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department set up a perimeter in Montrose around Avondale and Stanford Streets for several hours on Friday to search for a catalytic converter theft suspect, according to authorities.
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HPD said they received the call around 9:15 a.m. Friday. People in nearby offices stepped outside to observe as a police helicopter circled overhead.
People in nearby offices have stepped outside to observe.
Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise in Houston, according to HPD. Authorities are advising people to protect their vehicles by parking in well-lit areas, installing anti-theft devices, and being cautious of suspicious activity.
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again—don’t become the next target.
Protect your vehicle by parking in well-lit areas, installing anti-theft devices, and staying aware of suspicious activity.
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.