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Partnership launches to combat catalytic converter theft as law enforcement brings deterrent to residents

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… theft of vehicle parts Richmond, VA, October 19, 2022 — As catalytic converter thefts rise in central Virginia, law enforcement … are assisting law enforcement in launching operation " Catalytic Converter Crackdown (CCC)."  The operation is …

JLewis@nicb.org - 10/20/2022 - 09:20

Catalytic Converter Thefts Surge Nationwide, According To New Report

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… and deterring insurance fraud and crime, shows a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the country. In total, the nation experienced more than 64,000 catalytic converter thefts in 2022.  Leading the country are …

jbrenckle@nicb.org - 05/10/2023 - 12:53

Catalytic Converter Thefts Still Smokin'

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… reports that from 2008 through 2015, there were 25,394 catalytic converter thefts across the nation. In 2008, there were 3,246 thefts of catalytic converters. That number rose to 3,986 at the end of …

edminister01 - 09/08/2016 - 08:57

Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise

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… A catalytic converter is a device that neutralizes the harmful gases in … air pollution and smog. Mandated in the U.S. since 1975, catalytic converters are bolted to the underside of cars or … Across Virginia—in fact, across the nation—catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. These devices are appealing …

JLewis@nicb.org - 01/17/2023 - 14:32

NICB Urges Texas Legislators to Take Action to Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts

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… to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across the Lone Star State. NICB strongly … Bill 4110, which would increase requirements on sellers of catalytic converters, impose due diligence obligations upon …

tlehman@nicb.org - 04/15/2021 - 05:00

Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket Across the Nation

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… Thieves are ripping catalytic converters from cars at an alarming rate. As these thefts continue to sweep across the nation, catalytic converter theft victims find they need to fix a major and …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 03/09/2021 - 00:10

NICB Urges Illinois Legislators to Take Action to Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts

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… to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across Illinois. NICB strongly recommends … HB0106 , which would increase requirements on sellers of catalytic converters, impose due diligence obligations upon …

tlehman@nicb.org - 04/21/2021 - 14:40

As Catalytic Converter Thefts Continue To Increase Nationwide, NICB Partners With Local Businesses To Help Protect Consumers

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… across the United States. Vehicle thefts, carjackings, and catalytic converter thefts are all nearing record highs. To help reduce current catalytic converter theft trends and protect consumers, NICB …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 01/27/2023 - 11:45

I-TEAM: Jacksonville records 900 catalytic converter thefts in 11 months as thieves steal auto parts at alarming speed

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… has learned Jacksonville police alone worked 900 cases of catalytic converter theft in the first 11 months of 2022. Many cases … the total number of converters stolen greater than 900. A catalytic converter is designed to reduce emissions from a …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 01/11/2023 - 10:16

Montgomery County police’s ‘Etch and Catch’ program aims to reduce catalytic converter thefts

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… To combat rising trends in catalytic converter thefts county-wide, the Montgomery County Police … with local auto dealerships and mechanics to offer catalytic converter etchings and paintings free-of-charge to …

JLewis@nicb.org - 04/04/2023 - 12:41

Law enforcement, auto shops crack down on catalytic converter thefts by offering free spray paint

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… 19, 2022 / 09:09 PM EDT RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Catalytic converter thieves are busy in Central Virginia, and now law … of Motor Vehicles to launch an operation called “Catalytic Converter Crackdown.”  The goal of the operation is …

JLewis@nicb.org - 10/20/2022 - 12:01

NICB Applauds Former Massachusetts Governor, State Legislature For Passing And Signing Bill H.5356

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… penalties for the unauthorized sale of metals and catalytic converters and was declared an emergency law … convenience. “We have seen a dramatic, 1,215% increase of catalytic converter theft nationwide since the pandemic began. Vehicle …

dnaspinski@nicb.org - 01/06/2023 - 11:37

NICB Partners with Law Enforcement to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts

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… A catalytic converter is a device that looks like a small muffler along … investigators are attributing the dramatic increase in catalytic converter thefts to rising metal costs.   “The pandemic has …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 06/08/2021 - 10:16

Catalytic converter thieveries become growing issue in South Florida

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… the vehicles but of one specific part inside the cars. A catalytic converter is a part that the thieves are after and can cost … posted photos of a man going under a truck and taking the catalytic converter. In Davie, Karla Schaps called the police …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 04/15/2022 - 08:11

2 arrested in rash of catalytic converter thefts at UCF

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… arrested two people in connection with a rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked at the University of … Inside the hotel room, police said investigators found 21 catalytic converters, along with an assortment of tools. More …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 04/15/2022 - 08:16

Union County holds catalytic converter etching program to combat rise in device's thefts

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… Bureau held a free program Saturday to combat a rise in catalytic converter thefts around the county. A catalytic converter etching program in locations across the …

JLewis@nicb.org - 01/31/2024 - 13:26

Catalytic Converter Theft in California…What Vehicles are at Risk?

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… NICB recently released a study on the rising nationwide catalytic converter theft trend.  In California, the data indicates catalytic converter thieves prefer certain vehicles over …

fleon@nicb.org - 04/22/2021 - 10:43

Thieves in Miramar steal catalytic converter as police warn of rising crime trend

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… searching for thieves who were caught on camera stealing a catalytic converter. These kind of thefts have become a national crime … converter. Authorities offered several tips to avoid catalytic converter theft: Consider installing an anti-theft …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 05/23/2022 - 09:26

2 arrested in catalytic converter theft at Miami-Dade medical facility

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… COUNTY, Fla. – Police arrested a man and woman Monday in a catalytic converter theft at a west Miami-Dade County medical center … the week prior. The theft arrest comes amid a spike in catalytic converter thefts across South Florida. Daisy Marie …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 05/27/2022 - 10:15

Catalytic Converter Theft Bill Advances in Assembly

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… A bill aimed at greatly reducing the number of catalytic converter thefts in California was approved by the Assembly … and retail sellers from selling vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter unless the converter has been engraved or …

fleon@nicb.org - 05/05/2022 - 13:08

NICB Agents Attend Four Catalytic Converter Etching Events in May

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… Region participated with community partners at four Catalytic Converter Etching Events in May. SA C. Scherer and SA K. Hutt … over 150 residents. Auto theft prevention material and catalytic converter theft prevention materials were provided …

JLewis@nicb.org - 06/06/2023 - 11:56

Catalytic Converter Ring Takedown: 10 adults, 1 juvenile arrested for $8M thefts across Delaware Valley

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… and his employees are held responsible for thousands of catalytic converter thefts worth million and millions of dollars. TDI Catalytic Converter Organization located in a Philadelphia …

JLewis@nicb.org - 07/19/2023 - 11:39

Catalytic Converter Theft: Which Vehicles Are Targeted Most?

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Catalytic converter theft has exploded – jumping more than 1,000% in just a few years! Thieves are removing catalytic converters from vehicles large and small, often … find out, Carfax looked at service reports for catalytic converter replacements from more than 60,000 service shops …

fleon@nicb.org - 07/29/2022 - 11:26

NICB Supporting Texas Bill Aimed at Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts

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… to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Texas is in the top five of states with the most catalytic converter thefts, the NICB said. NICB is backing …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 04/20/2021 - 08:43

New Bills Aim to Penalize Theft, Purchase of Catalytic Converters

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… Two state Senate bills are taking aim at the rise of catalytic converter thefts in Nevada.  Both Senate Bill 243 and Senate … on cracking down on the crime by prohibiting purchasing a catalytic converter from anyone other than a licensed worker …

fleon@nicb.org - 03/24/2023 - 13:39

Mississippi police force targets catalytic converter thieves

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… A Mississippi police department aims to curb the thefts of catalytic converters. The Oxford Police Department teamed … across the region have seen a spike in thefts of catalytic converters in the past year. The devices clean up … might get a couple of hundred dollars for a stolen converter, the damage they cause trying to quickly saw off …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 03/04/2022 - 10:29

NICB's 'The Informer' Focuses on Staggering Rise in Auto Crime

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… Near Record Highs in Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Thefts, Violent Carjackings DES PLAINES, Ill., July … forms, from violent carjackings to stolen vehicles to catalytic converter thefts. In 2021, catalytic converter

tlehman@nicb.org - 07/13/2022 - 12:34

Possession of Catalytic Converters Unlawful in West Hollywood

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… to draft an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood. The move is in response to a nationwide rise in catalytic converter thefts over the past several years.  The council …

fleon@nicb.org - 07/14/2022 - 11:44

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Falls Victim to Catalytic Converter Theft During Las Vegas Stop

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… LAS VEGAS — A nationwide scourge of catalytic converter thefts caught up with the iconic Oscar Mayer … report.  Someone stole the hot dog-shaped vehicle’s catalytic converter overnight in a hotel parking lot, KVVU …

fleon@nicb.org - 02/16/2023 - 13:04

VIDEO: Thieves Caught on Camera Stealing Catalytic Converter in Duncanville

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… can be stolen off your vehicle — in less than two minutes. Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise during the pandemic. … like the Toyota Prius are also a common target because catalytic converters from hybrids are more valuable, and some …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 05/27/2021 - 15:49