On January 19, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, a catalytic converter thief fled an attempted theft after realizing the property was guarded by multiple German shepherds. Security footage showed the suspect crawling under a vehicle before the dogs rushed toward him barking aggressively, forcing him to retreat immediately. Neighbors reported the incident to police, and residents said the experience was so intense that the thief would likely never attempt a similar crime again. Authorities later

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90K views · 558 reactions | A victim of a catalytic converter theft caught the bad guys on camera - but couldn't stop them. The man says he heard noises outside his apartment, went out and yelled at the two men, but they kept doing what they were doing. Within five minutes, his converter was gone and so were they. | ABC7 | Facebook