By SUE SUCHYTA
Sunday Times Newspapers
MELVINDALE — A catalytic converter was reported stolen May 13 from underneath a SMART transit van parked near the Melvindale Senior Center at the Civic Arena, 4300 S. Dearborn St.
There were no surveillance cameras where the vehicle was parked. A city official said a police report was needed for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Region Transportation, which owns the vehicle, to initiate an insurance claim.
During the June 2 City Council meeting, it was announced that the transit van was still awaiting repair, but that a loaner vehicle has been provided to facilitate client transportation.