Law enforcement saw dramatic increase in catalytic convertor theft in 2021

From homicides to school threat investigations to catalytic convertor thefts and more crime continues to be a problem for the community. But the biggest jump didn't come from homicides, and it's causing frustration for local authorities. 23ABC spoke to law enforcement officials about the recent uptick in crime and what factors may be contributing. “The reality is, and we see it whether the homicide number is low that year or high, it’s the same cycle you have a shooting or a homicide and if it’s gang-related, that will then precipitate additional shootings and homicides in retaliation,” said Sgt. Robert Pair the Bakersfield Police Department PIO.