Two people were arrested following the attempted theft of a catalytic converter early Thursday morning.

El Centro Police on patrol noticed two subjects were under a van parked at the Baptist Church at Olive and Waterman. The two took off on foot and were seen heading towards the Valley Plaza. A short time later the two were seen driving southbound on Imperial Avenue and police were able to stop the vehicle. One suspect ran from the traffic stop but was detained a short time later. The two suspects, a man and a woman, were arrested. Police confiscated a Sawzall was taken as evidence.