Police are investigating the thefts of catalytic converters in an industrial area of Wallingford early Sunday morning and said one of the thieves fired gunshots into the air when a man interrupted the theft.
The man who heard suspicious noises on South Turnpike Road after 2:30 a.m. Sunday saw three men cutting catalytic converters off vehicles and confronted them.
One of the people who was stealing the catalytic converters pointed a gun in the air and fired two shots, then fled, police said.
No one was injured.
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The males police are looking for were in dark clothing and ski masks and fled in a brown 2011 or newer Honda Accord that might have a Massachusetts registration, according to a news release from police.
Detectives are investigating.
Wallingford police urge people to call them as soon as possible after a crime has occurred, or before the crime is occurring, if at all possible.
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They said it’s always best to let police handle a dangerous situation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kajtor at (203)294-2846 and reference case number 22- 8168.
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