(KRON) — A man suspected of stealing a car and using it as a getaway vehicle in another crime is facing felony charges, according to a Facebook post from the the Daly City Police Department.
On June 4 a resident in Daly City reported that their Honda Civic was stolen from in front of their house. Soon after the stolen Honda was used as a getaway vehicle when suspects reportedly stole a catalytic converter in Daly City.
One of the suspects captured on surveillance video appeared to be acting as a lookout while holding a weapon of some sort, according to police. A few days later the stolen car was found in Oakland and returned to the owner.
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Detectives with DCPD worked with Oakland PD to investigate the case. Michael Catangvi, 42, Oakland, was named as a suspect in the case. When he was identified Catangvi was already in custody in Alameda County for similar crimes. He faces multiple felony charges in San Mateo County.