Catalytic converter theft has soared in recent years with thieves sawing off thousands of the devices for precious metals inside. In November 2022, federal authorities busted a massive $545 million ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — More catalytic ...

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Catalytic converters were stolen off vehicles parked in the north lot at Gerald R. Ford International Airport two times this month. One of them belonged to Patrick ...

Rochester, N.Y. — They have become coveted car parts: catalytic converters. Not only are they being sold to local scrapyards, you can also find the stolen items right on Facebook. A simple search ...

According to current environmental standards, the exhaust system of all modern cars is equipped with a catalytic converter. Its purpose is to reduce the toxicity of exhaust gases, minimizing the harm ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — It was a crime that plagued car owners for nearly three years: catalytic converter theft. But, according to the Honolulu Police Department, so far this year, cases have gone way ...

Even the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile fell victim to catalytic converter bandits earlier this year. Car thefts in general skyrocketed during the pandemic era, exceeding one million models taken ...

Bigger cars are more targeted because its catalytic converters are easier to access, making them easier to steal Most auto insurance with theft protection coverage will cover the cost of replacing a ...

PHOENIX — State senators voted Monday for new laws they hope will stem the theft of catalytic converters. The 28-0 vote on HB 2652 comes on a proposal by Rep. Diego Espinosa, D-Tolleson, to give ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --People living in several Bend neighborhoods, including the Larkspur, Boyd Acres and Orchard districts, have posted on social media that they had their vehicle's catalytic converter ...