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Man charged with theft of catalytic converter

He was observed by officers wearing a headlamp, under a truck with a reciprocating saw
2020-08-04 City Police Stock BC
Sault Ste. Marie Police file photo. Brad Coccimiglio/SooToday

A 49-year-old was charged with theft under $5,000. The full text of the release follows:

On May 28, 2022, officers with Patrol Services charged 49-year-old Wendell McKay with theft under $5,000.

Around 5:30 a.m. officers responded to the 500 block of Wallace Terrace after receiving information a man was lying under a vehicle wearing a head lamp. Upon arrival, officers observed the accused under a truck with a reciprocating saw, and a catalytic converter in hand.

He was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.

He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 25, 2022.