Yonkers Police arrest three NYC men for property crimes; 17 suspected stolen catalytic converters discovered
Nyenta.com/10231111

Yonkers, NY ~ On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle in the parking garage of 80 Alexander Street. Upon arrival, officers found two vehicles parked next to each other - a 2022 BMW X7 and a 2016 Lexus ES 350 - and three subjects. The Lexus had no license plates attached and its trunk was open.

Upon further investigation, officers observed tools commonly used to remove catalytic converters inside the Lexus, including a hydraulic jack and an electric Sawzall metal cutting instrument. A registration inquiry revealed that the Lexus was suspended for parking violations while the BMW was reported stolen out of Suffolk County, New York. All three subjects were placed into custody pending further investigation. An inventory search of the BMW yielded 17 cut catalytic converters in its trunk, presumed stolen. Additional cutting tools and accessories were also found in both vehicles, including multiple batteries, metal sawing blades, bolt cutters and a portable two-way radio.

More on Nyenta.com

• Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) Investors of July 10, 2023 Lead Plaintiff Deadline and Urges Investors with Substantial Losses to Contact the Firm
• How to Navigate Hormonal Mayhem: A Groundbreaking Book on Perimenopause, Endometriosis, and Beyond
• Rochester: Mayor Evans Encourages Residents to Heed Monroe County Department of Health Advisories
• Get Ready for Fireworks in Sexy Red, White, and Blue Bustier Babydoll Lingerie
• THE SALMON FACTOR WINS GOLD EFFIE AWARD IN THE UNITED STATES USA - English España - español

Yonkers Police Commissioner Chris Sapienza commented on the case: "This is a good example of community and police working together; trust your instincts, if you see something out of the ordinary, give us a call. In this incident, a report of a suspicious vehicle resulted in the apprehension of three non-residents suspected of stealing multiple catalytic converters as well as recovering a stolen vehicle."

The three suspects were identified as Luis ABREU-MARTINEZ (29 years old), Frederi MENDEZ-GUZMAN (28 years old) and Justin CORDERO (19 years old), all residents of Manhattan NYC. ABREU-MARTINEZ was booked on one charge of Possession of Burglar Tools while MENDEZ-GUZMAN and CORDERO were booked on one charge of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 2. ABREU-MARTINEZ was released with a Desk Appearance Ticket while MENDEZ-GUZMAN and CORDERO were arraigned in Yonkers Criminal Court on March 1st. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.

The investigation remains open and on-going; any residents who had their catalytic converters stolen between February 28th - March 1st (or days prior) are asked to contact Yonkers Police at (914) 377-7900 or send an email to police@ypd.yonkersny.gov with reference case 23028582. It should be noted that booking charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court

---

Show All News | Report Violation