From: Prattville Police Department
The Prattville Police Department, along with the assistance of the Montgomery Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, has made several arrests in a large scale multi-jurisdictional theft ring. For the last several months, multiple law enforcement agencies in the central Alabama region have been investigating numerous thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. The suspects have targeted numerous business, many of which have been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business with vehicles that have been targeted include churches, daycares, moving and storage companies, restaurants, assorted construction companies, as well as personal vehicles. Suspect(s) have also been known to steal utility trailers in addition to being suspects in vehicle thefts. During a recent theft, numerous firearms were also stolen and suspects that have not been arrested should be considered armed and dangerous.
Damage to a vehicle, as a result of a catalytic converter theft, can be anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500. One local business has been targeted multiple times resulting in this business being adversely affected to the point this business may not be able to financially recover. As part of the investigation, it was determined that the suspects were scrapping the metal on a continual basis at a scrap recycling center in Montgomery, AL for only a small percentage of what the damaged value equaled. Many of the suspects involved in this theft ring are considered career criminals and the Prattville Police Department is doing everything possible to ensure that these offenders are held accountable. As of this date, a total of three (3) suspects have been arrested in regards to this large scale investigation and additional suspects are being sought. Further charges are also pending. All arrested suspects are currently incarcerated in the Autauga County Jail.
The public is being asked for assistance in locating the additional suspects as well as being diligent in detecting any criminal activity during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspects arrested, as well as suspects still at large, current charges, and bond amounts are as follows:
Suspect(s)
Constance May Millwood (IN CUSTODY)
DOB: 03-10-1983
Address: 144 Salem Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36109
Charges:
Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle (2 Counts)
Theft of Property (2 Counts)
Bound Amount: $60,000.00
Steven Lee Harris (IN CUSTODY)
DOB: 10-24-1989
Address: 2656 Foshee Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36108
Charges:
Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle (2 Counts)
Theft of Property (2 Counts)
Bound Amount: $60,000.00
Shane Douglas Hill (AT LARGE)
DOB: 01-05-1993
Possible Address: 4132 Carmichael Road, APT. 721,
Montgomery, AL, 36106
Charges:
Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle (2 Counts)
Theft of Property (2 Counts)
Bound Amount: $25,000.00
Robert Patton Birdwell (IN CUSTODY)
DOB: 04-09-1973
Address: Unknown
Charges:
Theft of Property 1st Degree
Burglary 3rd Degree (2 Counts)
Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree
Bound Amount: $60,000.00/$45,000.00 CASH ONLY
**MADE IMPLIED THREATS TOWARDS LAW
ENFORCEMENT**
Kenny Eugene Harris (AT LARGE)
DOB: 04-02-1978
Address: 2656 Foshee Drive, Montgomery, AL, 36108
Considered to be the Ring Leader
Charges:
Theft of Property 1st Degree
Burglary 3rd Degree (2 Counts)
Receiving Stolen Property 2nd Degree
Bound Amount: $60,000.00 (Additional Bond pending)
Additional charges will follow as a result of the ongoing investigation.
