Police are investigating after over two dozen catalytic converters were stolen from school buses at two bus companies in East Hartford.
Autumn Transportation said at least 26 catalytic converters were taken while the school buses were parked at their bus lot on Oakland Avenue. There were 71 total buses parked there.
These buses serve Capital Regional Education Council (CREC) schools, according to the bus company.
No bus routes were delayed or canceled. The company said it got other buses to cover the routes.
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The parts department is working to get the catalytic converters replaced. At this time, there is no timeline for when that will be completed.
The bus company plans to borrow buses from other yards to make sure there are no interruptions to bus routes.
Police said First Student on Alna Lane also had catalytic converters stolen from their school buses.
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The thefts are believed to have happened between Friday and Monday.
As of now, no arrests have been made.
Detectives are going through video surveillance and other evidence as the investigation continues.
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