Investigators said one of the thieves was shot in the face after a property owner confronted two men caught trying to steal copper wire.

Five people were arrested Wednesday in a multi-agency sting operation after a months-long investigation into a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring in the Pearland area, according to authorities.

Catalytic converter thefts ongoing issue across Harris County.

A Katy resident is warning others of four suspects who stole one of his Toyota Tundra’s catalytic converters. The heist was caught on video and went viral on social media.