STOCTON, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Brocton man has been charged with auto stripping and other crimes after he allegedly cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in Stocton.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Timothy M. Schrader, 35, was trespassing at a home on Route 380 on April 14th when he cut the catalytic converter from a car and stole copper tubing from the home.
Catalytic converter theft has become a growing problem in Western New York and across the country.
Police obtained a warrant for Schrader's arrest and he was taken into custody, arraigned and then later released.
Schrader is now facing auto stripping, 2 counts of criminal mischief, 2 counts of larceny and trespassing charges.
