catalytic converters

The exhaust pipe of an abandoned car missing its catalytic converter, rests on the ground in Philadelphia, Thursday, July 14, 2022.

National

A theft ring that allegedly made millions from catalytic converters has been busted

10:50am November 03, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Thefts of catalytic converters has skyrocketed over the last few years, as they contain rare metals. The federal government is seeking $545 million in forfeitures from the defendants.

A bin full of discarded catalytic converters at AB CatTech in Burlington, Wis.

National

There's Big Money In Stolen Catalytic Converters

7:00am May 08, 2021

by Chuck Quirmbach

Catalytic converters on the underside of vehicles help reduce emissions. But rising prices for some metals has led to a jump in them being stolen — and some unique theft prevention methods.

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Crime

Triad Catalytic Converter Thefts An Ongoing Problem

4:34pm March 03, 2021

by Paul Garber

Local authorities are urging residents to take some simple steps to combat an ongoing problem with catalytic converter thefts.