… 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 …

[email protected] - 07/29/2022 - 11:26

… 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 …

[email protected] - 04/20/2021 - 08:43

… in organized criminal activity connected to a series of catalytic converter thefts. Prosecutors said the 27-year-old is among … makes it a felony to engage in organized crime through catalytic converter theft. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the …

[email protected] - 11/18/2025 - 08:55

… 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 …

[email protected] - 03/04/2022 - 10:29

… 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 …

[email protected] - 07/14/2022 - 11:44

… August 13, 2024 HOUSTON — Once a growing criminal trend, catalytic converter theft has recently seen a dramatic decline … the extent of the issue and the apparent drop in catalytic converter thefts across the city. “You can see that …

[email protected] - 08/16/2024 - 15:44

… the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department with a weekend catalytic converter engraving event in El Cajon designed to curb catalytic converter theft in Southern California.  The event …

[email protected] - 06/06/2024 - 13:22

… 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 …

[email protected] - 02/16/2023 - 13:04

… 2025, NICB and the Chula Vista Police Department hosted a Catalytic Converter Etching Event in San Diego. More than 100 residents … etch each vehicle’s identification number onto its catalytic converter to deter and detect theft and assist …

[email protected] - 05/27/2025 - 10:39

… Fighting catalytic converter theft: New Illinois law begins 2025 By Molly … of Yahoo News on Wednesday January 1 st , 2025 Fighting catalytic converter theft: New Illinois law begins 2025 …

[email protected] - 01/08/2025 - 12:50

… people prevent thefts through awareness events.  The free catalytic converter anti-theft event is a collaboration between AAA, … which can be used to track it down in the case of theft. Catalytic converters are often targeted because of their high …

[email protected] - 04/22/2024 - 10:21

… 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 …

Anonymous - 07/13/2022 - 12:34

… 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 …

[email protected] - 05/27/2021 - 15:49

… The month of November kicked off in Virginia with six catalytic converter VIN etching events. Partnering with G & C Tire and … and local law enforcement educated community members about catalytic converter thefts and the preventative measures that …

[email protected] - 11/16/2022 - 06:17

… The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers that catalytic converter thefts are back on the rise they’re and urging … tips to take action. Officials said thieves can remove catalytic converters in just minutes, often targeting …

[email protected] - 01/09/2026 - 15:05

… County Sheriff’s Office, because of a recent string of catalytic converter thefts, the deputy checked underneath the parked vehicle and noticed the catalytic converter had been cut and removed. The deputy …

[email protected] - 06/30/2021 - 07:13

… a Chesapeake man after he was caught  allegedly stealing catalytic converters from parked vehicles . Officers were … an investigation, Clarke was arrested on two counts of catalytic converter theft and possession of burglarious tools. …

[email protected] - 12/22/2022 - 08:40

… him to explore creative solutions to address the rise in catalytic converter thefts across Los Angeles County and the nation.  “Catalytic converters are quick and easy to steal, and thieves …

[email protected] - 10/08/2021 - 11:40

… AAA hosted an event on Saturday to make it harder to steal catalytic converters. A catalytic converter is a control device for exhaust emissions in cars. …

[email protected] - 05/20/2024 - 12:57

… apprehended two individuals involved in a large-scale catalytic converter theft operation. CRU Deputies initiated a targeted … A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded 20 stolen catalytic converters and a reciprocating saw, a tool …

[email protected] - 05/11/2026 - 10:32

… for their roles in conspiracies involving stolen catalytic converters sold to a metal refinery for tens of … accounts, cash, and luxury vehicles. “Amidst a rise in catalytic converter thefts across the country, the Justice Department …

[email protected] - 11/04/2022 - 13:34

… with law enforcement, notify your insurer of the theft.  Catalytic Converter Theft Thieves don’t stop there. Catalytic converter theft has also been on the rise – a …

[email protected] - 07/11/2022 - 14:17

… then they’ll cut up here, and they’ll make off with this catalytic converter that quick,” said Renee Grout, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 9, as she pointed to the catalytic converter under a car in her auto shop. But after …

[email protected] - 06/01/2026 - 08:48

… visiting local businesses to educate and deter the rise of catalytic converter theft in San Diego County, just one of many such … law enforcement nationwide to educate, deter and prevent catalytic converter theft. …

[email protected] - 08/11/2023 - 17:55

… Jack Stollsteimer announce the dismantling of a organized catalytic converter theft ring operating in Montgomery, Delaware, … Investigation Division began in 2022 when thefts of catalytic converters in Montgomery and surrounding counties …

[email protected] - 08/26/2024 - 07:33

… The  Everett PD hosted a VIN etching event to help prevent Catalytic Converter thefts. See their Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Sheet  for more theft …

[email protected] - 01/20/2022 - 13:32

… NICB joined the Rockville City Police Department for a catalytic converter etching event. As a deterrent to theft, a vehicle’s unique VIN is etched onto its catalytic converter. International Collision Center hosted …

[email protected] - 06/23/2022 - 09:32

… Las Vegas made it unlawful to possess, sell or transport a catalytic converter removed from a vehicle without proper … possession of a whole vehicle and subsequently removing a catalytic converter from that vehicle."  Read the entire news …

[email protected] - 02/23/2023 - 17:29

… with  G & C Tire and Auto Service to provide a free catalytic converter etching for Prince William County (VA) residents. … 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free etching on your catalytic converter. What You Will Need on August 12 Only a …

[email protected] - 07/18/2023 - 11:40

…  report the Portland Police Bureau seized 3,000 stolen catalytic converters when they arrested a man believed to be … a crime ring that has trafficked more than 44,000 stolen catalytic converters along the West Coast since 2021. The … based ring is believed to be responsible for catalytic converter thefts in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, California, …

[email protected] - 08/16/2022 - 13:08