On January 19, 2026, in Bakersfield, California, a catalytic converter thief fled an attempted theft after realizing the property was guarded by multiple German shepherds. Security footage showed the suspect crawling under a vehicle before the dogs rushed toward him barking aggressively, forcing him to retreat immediately. Neighbors reported the incident to police, and residents said the experience was so intense that the thief would likely never attempt a similar crime again. Authorities later