Arrest in Catalytic Converter Thefts

Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that a Delhi man is facing felony charges following the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles at a Delhi auto repair shop in early September. 

On Wednesday morning, November 3, 2020, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year-old David J. Alleyne, of Delhi, NY, on arrest warrants issued by the Town of Delhi Court charging him with two felony counts of criminal mischief in the third degree, one felony count of criminal mischief in the third degree and the misdemeanor crime of petit larceny.

It is alleged that on two separate occasions during early September, Alleyne damaged the exhaust systems and stole catalytic converters from two different vehicles parked at a Delhi auto repair shop.

Alleyne was later released after being issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Delhi Town Court on a later date to answer the charges. 

The Delhi Town Court has also issued an arrest warrant for 21-year-old former Bovina resident Sean R. Gillespie in relation to these incidents.  Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies are currently attempting to locate Gillespie and are asking the public to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office at (607) 832-5555, Extension “0”, and report any information that may lead to his apprehension and arrest.