Suspect charged for catalytic converter theft series

Coquitlam, Information Wanted

2023-02-08 06:35 PST

File # 2023-3296

Coquitlam RCMP Property Crime Team (PCT) were investigating a series of catalytic converter thefts when they observed a theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle in progress on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Police attempted to stop the suspect near the Coquitlam and Port Moody city border, who then tried to flee in a vehicle. The suspect struck the responding police vehicles with his vehicle.

The 26-year-old male driver from Burnaby was arrested by responding officers.

Police located a stolen catalytic converter inside the vehicle following the arrest of the driver.

Undercarriage of a vehicle with missing catalytic converter

View larger photo - Undercarriage of a vehicle with missing catalytic converter

Cut out catalytic converter

View larger photo - Cut out catalytic converter

Seized tool used to cut out catalytic converter from underneath vehicle

View larger photo - Seized tool used to cut out catalytic converter from underneath vehicle

Police submitted a report to crown counsel recommending numerous charges.

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Christopher Gagne was charged with:

Christopher Gagne has since been released from custody pending his next court appearance.

The file has been assumed by Coquitlam RCMP’s Property Crime Team (PCT).

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2023-3296.

Released by

Cpl. Alexa Hodgins

Media Relations Officer
Coquitlam RCMP
2986 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C V3B 7Y5
Office: 604-945-1580

Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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