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Thieves target this pricey exhaust system part for its precious metals By Benjamin Preston The good news: Catalytic converter thefts have come down considerably since hitting a peak several years ago.

Moorhead police warn catalytic converter thefts can happen in under two minutes, with replacement costs ranging from $1,000 to more than $3,000 depending on the vehicle. Officers say thieves target ...

(NEXSTAR) – After a few quiet years, there are warning signs that catalytic converter thieves are back on the job. In 2023, State Farm said claims for the catalytic converter theft had fallen from ...

Catalytic converter theft swept the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic, driven mostly by spiking prices for the precious metals packed inside them. Years on, the problem hasn’t gone anywhere, ...

A new law is hoping to combat catalytic converter thefts in Ohio. The legislation, signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday, is designed to better equip law enforcement agencies in their efforts ...

Nobody ever wants to have their car broken into, and historically, assuming thieves didn't make off with your entire car, they'd most likely be looking for a quick score, stealing something from ...

The Annapolis Police Department is urging residents to stay cautious after a recent uptick in stolen catalytic converters in Maryland. Officials say the thefts are on the rise in the area, especially ...

Police in Dunellen are warning residents about an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked in the borough and surrounding areas. Police say the thefts are part of a regional trend ...

One of the absolute worst epidemics occurring in the U.S. is catalytic converter theft. In recent years, this illegal practice has exploded in popularity as one of the go-to methods of property theft.