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Frisco police seek suspects after shootout between victim and catalytic converter thieves

As catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, one victim fights back
As catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, one victim fights back 02:00

FRISCO (CBSDFW.COM) - Frisco police are investigating after a shootout between a man and a group of alleged catalytic converter thieves on Sept. 27. 

The aggravated assault happened at 5 a.m. in the 2900 block of Parkwood Blvd.

While en route to a call for suspicious activity, officers learned that the owner of a parked car had confronted the suspects as they tried to steal the catalytic converter from his car. 

The victim and at least one of the suspects were armed and fired multiple rounds at each other, police said. All suspects then fled the location in a maroon Dodge Charger.    

The victim was unharmed, but multiple rounds were fired. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292.6010. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by downloading the Frisco PD app available on Android and iOS devices.

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