"As the value of the precious metals contained within the catalytic converters continues to increase, so do the number of thefts of these devices," David Glawe, CEO of the NICB said in a statement. In 2020 there was an average of roughly 1,200 catalytic converter thefts a month in the U...
Catalytic converter thefts on rise - USATODAY.comThefts of catalytic converters are increasing as the price of platinum, the precious metal found inside, rises. Thefts use portable power saws to remove the converters in minutes, police and auto mechanics say.USATODAY.COM...
Once distilled, the precious metals are untraceable and are sold to manufacturers around the world to make new catalytic converters to replace the stolen ones. It's a vicious cycle that is causing lots of people lots of pain, especially if you don't have insurance to cover the lo...
“It’s an opportunistic crime,” Glawe said in a statement. “As the value of the precious metals contained within the catalytic converters continues to increase, so do the number of thefts of these devices. There is a clear connection between times of crisis, limited resources, and disruptio...
(AP) - A dial-a-ride bus service in a Michigan county has been suspended after catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles. A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. They’re sought by thieves because they contain valuable precious metals. Catalytic converter thefts: The...
Catalytic converters are comprised of precious metals such as palladium and rhodium, which leads to replacement costs as high as $3,000.
That’s the latest way governments are grasping for some tactic to slow down the spike in thefts of these devices, and though it’s not likely to end the spree, it’s an idea that other cities should consider. Catalytic converters are a part of a car’s exhaust system. The va...
The News4JAX I-TEAM has learned Jacksonville police alone worked 900 cases of catalytic converter theft in the first 11 months of 2022. Many cases involve multiple vehicles at the same address, making the total number of converters stolen greater than 900. No description available Suspected cataly...
- Catalytic converters are a hot commodity in the criminal world and thefts in the region are skyrocketing. In Yonkers, residents were invited to install serial numbers on the part, in an effort to curtail the rising crime. Dozens of cars lined up in Yonkers Saturday morning, and the drivers...
Vehicle Identified in Catalytic Converters Thefts in Atlantic, Cape May Counties There has been a rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles in the Northfield, Somers Point, and Upper Township areas of Atlantic and Cape May Counties.