Two Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects Arrested NR26040ti

Los Feliz: Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Northeast Division have arrested two suspects in connection with catalytic converter thefts following an early-morning incident in the Los Feliz area.

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Northeast Division patrol officers observed suspects removing a catalytic converter from underneath a parked vehicle in the area of Rodney Drive and Los Feliz Boulevard. When officers attempted to detain them, the suspects fled in a vehicle, and a brief vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspects later lost control of their vehicle, resulting in a single-vehicle traffic collision. The suspects then fled on foot. Officers took two suspects into custody. They were identified as 23-year-old Elvin Ferrera, a male Hispanic from Whittier, DOB: 05/27/2002, and a 17-year-old male juvenile from Huntington Park.

LAFD responded to the scene and transported both suspects to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the traffic crash. Two additional suspects remain outstanding.

During the investigation, officers recovered five additional catalytic converters from the suspect vehicle. Detectives will work to determine whether the recovered property is connected to additional thefts in the area.

The Northeast area has seen a rise in catalytic converter thefts this year and is calling for public help to prevent these crimes. Vehicle owners, especially those with Toyota sedans, are advised to park in well-lit locations or off the street whenever possible and to use cloud-based home security cameras.

The public is also encouraged to follow LAPD Northeast on social media, including Facebook and Instagram, for additional crime-prevention information, such as catalytic converter cages or guards, and upcoming VIN etching and marking events.

Anyone with information, including surveillance video related to catalytic converter thefts in the Northeast Area, is encouraged to contact Northeast Auto Detectives at (323) 561-3257. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.lacrimestoppers.org, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile application.