(From the Joplin Police Department)On December 14th, 2021, detectives with the Joplin Police Department served a search warrant at 419 N. Walnut Avenue in reference to ongoing catalytic converter thefts within the City of Joplin.
During the search warrant, Detectives recovered 98 catalytic converters from the residence that have an estimated value of $60,000. This is the second search warrant Joplin Police Detectives have served at this residence in relation to stolen catalytic converters.
The first search warrant took place in September of 2020 and resulted in 24 catalytic converters being recovered.
During this investigation, a JPD Detective was able to determine that the resident, Pamela Sims, age 58 of Joplin, was unlawfully purchasing catalytic converters that were believed to be stolen.
Charges were forwarded to the Jasper County Prosecuting Attorneys Office against Pamela Sims for 1) Information required for Catalytic Converter transactions (Class B Misdemeanor), 2) Licenses required for certain businesses (class A Misdemeanor), and 3) Stealing (Class D Felony).
The investigation is continuing, and further details may be released as they become available.
The Joplin Police Department recognizes that catalytic converter thefts are an ongoing issue and we ask that anyone with information related to persons who are stealing or dealing in stolen catalytic converters to please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
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