Additional catalytic converter theft charge added for suspect

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The man arrested in connection to dozens catalytic converters thefts was in court Monday.

Evansville police arrested 35-year-old Matthew Gunn last week for the thefts that have been happening since October.

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They say their first break in the case came when security cameras at the Dream Center caught Gunn stealing from one of their employees cars.

Authorities say security footage from other businesses connected Gunn to additional thefts.

His bond was set on Monday at $10,000 cash.

Police also say an additional theft charge was added Monday for a different catalytic converter theft case.

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