Catalytic converter thieves struck the city of Hoboken overnight, stealing the valuable vehicle part from five city Hop buses and temporarily crippling the free transit service. The buses, which were parked at the Department of Public Works, at Observer Highway and Willow Avenue, were targeted some time between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday. Hoboken Lt. Jonathan Mecka said. City officials said two of the three intercity routes, Red and Blue, are suspended for the rest of the week. The Green Hop service will operate on a limited schedule from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the remainder of the we…