Car parts thieves have a new target: Criminals shift attention from catalytic converters to this

During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals they contained.
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Platinum, rhodium and palladium are prime reason for catalytic converter theft

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As catalytic converter theft continues to rise, many are wondering why? Within minutes, thieves are able to cut them off from vehicles. It is because of a type of three types ...
WBAL-TV

Why are people stealing catalytic converters, airbags?

SEEING AN UPTICK AND SHE JOINS US FROM COLUMBIA. THIS AUTO REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT’S SEEING AN UPTICK IN CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT. BUT THIS ONE, SAM VELASQUEZ, IS A MECHANIC. HE SAYS THIS SUV HAD ITS ...
Chicago Sun-Times

How catalytic converter thieves woke up a reporter to a big story

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WBEZ

Inside Chicago’s catalytic converter theft epidemic

Catalytic converter thieves have struck more than 17,000 times in Chicago since 2019. And they almost never get caught. Only 34 of those reported thefts — 0.2% — ended with an arrest, a Chicago ...
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No, electric cars don’t have catalytic converters

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 ...