Arrest made on Friday, Feb. 13. (Image Credit: Ridge Meadows RCMP.)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Arrest made

Maple Ridge Mounties arrest suspect believed to be responsible for rash of catalytic converter thefts

Feb 14, 2026 | 4:51 PM

MAPLE RIDGE – Mounties in Maple Ridge have located and arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for a rash of catalytic convertor thefts that have happened recently in downtown Maple Ridge.

According to a statement from police, Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested the alleged suspect in possession of a catalytic convertor on Friday, Feb. 13 outside a home in the 22300 block of St. Anne Avenue in Maple Ridge.

Catalytic converter theft. (Image Credit: Ridge Meadows RCMP.)

Police say a search warrant was executed on the property, with the assistance of the Investigative Support Team (IST), which led to multiple items being located and seized, including a second catalytic convertor and tools consistent with convertor theft.

“Our officers acted quickly in response to this emerging crime trend to identify a possible suspect with the data and resources at their disposal,” says Ridge Meadows RCMP SEU Sergeant Trevor Hanson. “We would also like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.”

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Police say the investigation is ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time.

Maple Ridge Mounties are urging residents be vigilant and aware when it comes to thefts of this nature. They suggest keeping your vehicle parked in a secure area and installing anti-theft prevention devices to avoid becoming a victim; watching for suspicious people or noises under vehicles, especially early in the morning; and reporting this activity to police if the criminal activity is in progress.

“This information also helps us properly identify and track certain crime patterns and suspects,” police said.