Catalytic converters stolen from dealership cars

Thieves stole catalytic converters from six cars at the Mountaineer Hyundai dealership on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley, State Police said. The thefts occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, Senior Trooper R.A. Daniel said.Two of the converters were stolen from 2007 cars, while the other four were stolen from 2008 cars. The approximate value of the converters, with replacement costs and damage to the vehicles' exhaust systems, is $900 per vehicle, Daniel said. The owners of Mountaineer Hyundai are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to call Daniel at 256-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 255-7867. — Bill Billeter

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