Catalytic Converter Stolen From Brookfield Restaurant Parking Lot

BROOKFIELD, WI—A catalytic converter was stolen from a Brookfield restaurant's parking lot within a five minute time span.

A employee of Champps Restaurant, 1240 S. Moorland Road, reported his catalytic converter was stolen from his Honda Odyssey Van on Monday, according to a Wisconsin Crime Alert.

Video surveillance shows the suspect's car circling a nearby hotel parking lot. After parking next to the victim’s van, the suspects leave only to return over an hour later.

The suspect car is believed to be a black Volkswagen Jetta with all clear windows and grey rims. A person exited the driver’s door wearing all dark clothing and a large white hat, possibly a “boonie” or bucket style, the alert said.

A passenger remained in the car moving items around in the back seat. This passenger had longer hair wearing dark clothing.

Any information, email Officer David at the Brookfield Police Department.

To make an anonymous tip, contact Waukesha County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-441-5505, through the website at www.stopcrimewaukesha.com, or through the new P3 phone app that can be downloaded through either the App Store or Google Play.