Woodbridge Police are urging residents to be cautious after thieves stole a catalytic converter from someone's car in broad daylight Tuesday.
The police department said a resident reported that two thieves used a power tool to cut the catalytic converter off his vehicle, which was parked in his driveway.
Authorities released home surveillance video showing the thieves rushing into a car with the stolen catalytic converter.
Two thieves, wearing all black attire with hoods and face masks, stole the catalytic converter in broad daylight at approximately 3 p.m. The homeowner called police after seeing an unfamiliar car in his driveway along with two individuals unknown to him.
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Police said the man tried to confront the thieves, one of which pointed a handgun at him before fleeing in an awaiting car that was driven by a third suspect.
The police department is urging residents not to approach people involved in potential criminal activity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-387-2511.
