{"id":293535,"date":"2026-05-14T21:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/293535\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:59:09","slug":"catalytic-converter-theft-suspect-caught-after-wild-chase-by-car-scooter-and-swim-through-houston-bayou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/293535\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalytic converter theft suspect caught after wild chase by car, scooter and swim through Houston bayou"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Officers say pursuit included multiple escape attempts across land, road and water<\/p>\n<p>The scene of the incident (KPRC 2)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 A suspected catalytic converter thief is in custody after what Houston police described as a chaotic pursuit involving a vehicle chase, an electric scooter, a foot chase and even a swim through Little White Oak Bayou.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to Houston Police Department, officers from multiple different branches of the department worked together to track down the suspect Thursday.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Downtown, Central, Patrol Support, K9 and Fox have a catalytic converter\/ evading suspect in custody. Suspect fled in a vehicle, on an electric scooter, ran on foot and swam in Little White Oak Bayou. Team work resulted in suspects apprehension. 202 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mP6A77Z3JO\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/mP6A77Z3JO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Houston Police (@houstonpolice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/houstonpolice\/status\/2055008786222383219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Authorities said the suspect initially fled in a vehicle before abandoning it and attempting to escape on an electric scooter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The chase continued on foot before the suspect jumped into Little White Oak Bayou in an apparent attempt to evade officers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Despite the unusual escape efforts, police said coordinated teamwork between ground units, K9 officers and aerial support ultimately led to the suspect\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Authorities have not yet released the suspect\u2019s identity or the charges they may face.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The incident remains under investigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorMichael Horton headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/TB0VZ7DB5PYO36DHL4XWDRPJST\/\" title=\"View Michael Horton&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Horton<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. 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