Full Notification

SUBJECT: Public Safety Announcement, Catalytic converter thefts involving armed suspects
 
LOCATION: Multiple locations throughout Redwood City
 
DATE/TIME: March 21^st 2023
                                               
Media Information: The Redwood City Police Department is disseminating this public safety announcement regarding armed subjects involved in catalytic converter thefts. On March 21^st 2023 there were eight catalytic converter thefts that appear to be committed by the same suspects. One of the thefts was captured on private security video obtained from a resident. It shows a group of three suspects involved in the theft. One of the suspects appears to be armed with an AK 47 style assault weapon.
 
There have been other recent catalytic converter thefts reported in other Bay Area jurisdictions where the suspects were armed. The department urges residents to use caution if they observe an in progress catalytic converter theft. Please contact RCPD as soon as possible and do not take an action that would endanger yourself or others.

The suspects from the March 21^st thefts are as follows:
 
Suspect #1-Unknown Race Male wearing a Bape brand shark zip-up sweater, light colored pants and dark colored shoes
 
Suspect #2-Unknown Race Male wearing a light colored hoodie and armed with an AK-47 pistol
 
Suspect #3-Unknown Race Male wearing a dark colored zip-up hoodie and dark colored pants
 
The suspect vehicle is a dark colored 2010 or later model Audi with stock, 5 spoke colored wheels
 
If you have any information regarding these suspect, please contact Detective Sergeant Mark Alifano at 650-780-7673.
 
For tips regarding any Redwood City cases please call the Tip Line at 650-780-7110.

This press release is approved for distribution by the Investigations Division Commander, Lieutenant Nick Perna