Northampton police arrest man suspected of stealing catalytic converters Updated Apr 30, 1:58 PM; Posted Apr 30, 10:17 AM A Northampton police photo showing 3 catalytic converters and tools found with a man arrested early Friday on suspicion of theft. Facebook Share NORTHAMPTON — A 27-year-old Bernardston man is facing charges related to catalytic converter thefts after he was found early Friday at a car dealership with three of the devices and tools in the back of his car, police said. Kyle Wilder is charged with receiving stolen property valued in excess of $1,200, possession of burglary tools, and attaching false plates to a motor vehicle, said Capt. Victor Caputo.