Catalytic converters are frequent targets of theft, thanks to the inclusion of various precious metals. Here's how much ...
Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise over the last few years and show no signs of slowing down, as the prices of the precious metals that they contain continue to skyrocket. According to ...
A motorist might not even suspect that their vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen. That is, until they hear the loud engine sounds or sputtering when they accelerate. Midland County Sheriff Myron ...
Between 2018 and 2022, thefts of catalytic converters surged. That’s the part of a vehicle that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. And converters have been targeted because of the high value of ...
Even after a catalytic converter is stolen from an automobile’s chassis, its useful life may be far from finished. Some of these valuable cats may find a home in another vehicle as replacement ...
Police around the country are using gumshoe detective work to break up sophisticated rings that steal catalytic converters, though many fear that they aren’t making a dent in a crime wave triggered by ...
Catalytic converters, a part of a car’s exhaust system that sits beneath the vehicle, have become popular targets for thieves since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s because they contain ...
If the legislation passes and is signed into law, it will serve as a good example of states playing their role as ...
Philadelphia could impose stiff fines on people who steal catalytic converters, and those who purchase or sell them without required documentation, as part of an effort to curb the spike in thefts. A ...