Road spikes were able to stop the teenage suspect in his tracks. Police then uncovered what they believe the saw was used for: three catalytic converters.
Houston leaders unanimously approved the ordinance in May in an attempt to address the 123% increase in catalytic converter thefts.
People will now need to show proof of owning a cut catalytic converter when they go to sell it to a metal recycler.
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