Long Beach Police Identified Three Catalytic Theft Suspects
The Long Beach Police Department identified three suspects linked to a shooting involving catalytic converter thefts.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Property Crime
The Long Beach Police Department Gang Detail identified Delgado, Palma, and Martinez as suspects in a shooting related to catalytic converter thefts. The case has been presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for potential charges.
Why it matters
Catalytic converter theft remains a persistent property crime issue, and identifying the suspects involved in violent escalations is a key step in law enforcement efforts. Collaborative investigative work helps connect criminal activity across regional jurisdictions.
The case is currently under review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office following the identification of the suspects. Detectives have provided contact lines for information at 562-570-7370 or via an anonymous tip line at 800-222-8477.
The players
Long Beach Police Department
This local agency serves the city of Long Beach and led the investigation into the catalytic converter theft and shooting.
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
This office acts as the lead prosecuting agency responsible for filing formal criminal charges within the county.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
This regional law enforcement body collaborated with Long Beach detectives to connect the suspects to crimes in nearby jurisdictions.
Alhambra Police Department
This municipal department worked alongside investigators to resolve cases involving property theft in the region.
The details
The Long Beach Police Department Gang Detail identified Delgado, Palma, and Martinez as the individuals allegedly involved in the shooting. The investigation involved cooperation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Alhambra Police Department regarding similar incidents in surrounding areas.
Legal Context
The rise in catalytic converter theft-related violence reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau frames this investigation as part of a broader shift in property crimes turning lethal. This case highlights how inter-agency cooperation is used to address criminal patterns that span multiple municipal borders.
Residents should remain aware of catalytic converter theft trends and report suspicious activity to authorities immediately. Those with information regarding these specific suspects are encouraged to contact the anonymous tip line or the Gang Detail directly.
The takeaway
Property crimes involving valuable vehicle components are increasingly resulting in dangerous confrontations between suspects and law enforcement. Cooperation between multiple jurisdictions is essential to effectively track and prosecute suspects who operate across city lines.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to combat theft in the Long Beach Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
