Shreveport man charged in theft of catalytic converters from city vehicles

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport man is behind bars, arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from city vehicles.

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According to Shreveport police, 45-year-old Anthony Briskey is charged in connection with the Jan. 22 catalytic converter thefts from the City of Shreveport streets and drainage office at 1935 Claiborne Ave. A total of five City of Shreveport vehicles were damaged by the removal of the catalytic converters, police say.

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Briskey is charged with simple burglary and property damage.

Shreveport police are encouraging residents to mark their vehicle’s catalytic converter with a distinguishing mark in order to identify in cases of theft.