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Two Arrested in Possession of Catalytic Converter

On February 14, 2022 just after midnight, a Glendale PD officer on patrol observed a vehicle park next to a red curb on the 3900 block of San Fernando Rd.  The vehicle had a vehicle code violation and using departmental resources, the officer discovered that the registration was expired.  The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver, 28-year-old Anya Bence (transient), and passenger, 26-year-old Victor Rosa of Sun Valley.  Assisting officers arrived and spoke with Bence and Rosa; Rosa was discovered to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  Bence was unable to provide the officers with a license or any form of identification.  The officers observed a floor jack inside of the vehicle, and a vehicle search produced a hypodermic needle, methamphetamine, a backpack containing several tools including a sawzall and replacement blades, and a large catalytic converter.  Ultimately, Bence was arrested and booked for grand theft and driving without a license.  Rosa was arrested and booked for grand theft, possessing a controlled substance, and an outstanding warrant.