Rockford man arrested for catalytic converter theft

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 40-year-old Christopher Gowin faces multiple charges after he allegedly was caught stealing a catalytic converter at a 20th Street business.

The Rockford Police Department says officers were called to Masters Yates, Inc. at 2320 20th Street around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday for an in-progress theft call. Once on the scene, officers noticed Gowin near a truck with a partially removed catalytic converter.

Gowin was charged with Burglary from a motor vehicle, Possession of burglary tools, Criminal damage to property and an outstanding warrant.