# Police arrest two catalytic converter thieves after chase in Canóvanas

Puerto Rico police detained two suspects following a theft and vehicle pursuit in Canóvanas.

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Police arrested Jan Luis Rosario Pacheco, 20, and Rigoberto Rodríguez Ramos, 34, in Canóvanas after observing them steal a catalytic converter. [^1]

A burglary was reported at 5:11 AM on 2026-10-28 at a supermarket on PR-186, Cubuy barrio, Canóvanas. [^2] One suspect attempted to escape on foot carrying a stolen Springfield Echelon 9mm pistol when police stopped the truck. [^3] The arrests followed an intelligence surveillance operation conducted by Carolina area police officers. [^4]

The targeted Hyundai Tucson vehicle was confirmed to have been stolen in a carjacking incident in Luquillo. [^5] The supermarket owner reported $300 in cash was stolen from the store cash register. [^6] The supermarket owner stated he found the front door forced open upon arriving at work at 5:00 AM on 2026-10-28. [^7]

The supermarket owner stated stolen goods included 50 Newport cigarette packs, 2 Black Label liquor bottles, and 1 Passoa bottle. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Police arrested Jan Luis Rosario Pacheco, 20, and Rigoberto Rodríguez Ramos, 34, in Canóvanas after observing them steal a catalytic converter. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. A burglary was reported at 5:11 AM on 2026-10-28 at a supermarket on PR-186, Cubuy barrio, Canóvanas. (Primera Hora, News)
3. One suspect attempted to escape on foot carrying a stolen Springfield Echelon 9mm pistol when police stopped the truck. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. The arrests followed an intelligence surveillance operation conducted by Carolina area police officers. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. The targeted Hyundai Tucson vehicle was confirmed to have been stolen in a carjacking incident in Luquillo. (WAPA.TV, News)
6. The supermarket owner reported $300 in cash was stolen from the store cash register. (Primera Hora, News)
7. The supermarket owner stated he found the front door forced open upon arriving at work at 5:00 AM on 2026-10-28. (Primera Hora, News)
8. The supermarket owner stated stolen goods included 50 Newport cigarette packs, 2 Black Label liquor bottles, and 1 Passoa bottle. (Primera Hora, News)

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