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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Falls Victim to Catalytic Converter Theft During Las Vegas Stop
… 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 …
fleon@nicb.org - 02/16/2023 - 13:04
VIDEO: Thieves Caught on Camera Stealing Catalytic Converter in Duncanville
… 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 …
WProvazek@nicb.org - 05/27/2021 - 15:49
JCSO: three arrested after string of catalytic converter thefts
… 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 …
VSanchez@nicb.org - 06/30/2021 - 07:13
District Attorney Gascón Seeks to Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts
… 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 …
GSalgado@nicb.org - 10/08/2021 - 11:40
Virginia Businesses and Law Enforcement Partner with the NICB at Catalytic Converter VIN Etching Events
… 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 …
JLewis@nicb.org - 11/16/2022 - 06:17
Raleigh car shop partners with police, AAA to raise awareness on catalytic converter thefts
… 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. …
JLewis@nicb.org - 05/20/2024 - 12:57
Chesapeake man arrested for stealing catalytic converters in Norfolk
… 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. …
JLewis@nicb.org - 12/22/2022 - 08:40
Justice Department Announces Takedown of Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
… 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 …
JLewis@nicb.org - 11/04/2022 - 13:34
The Rise in Vehicle Theft
… 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 …
AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 07/11/2022 - 14:17
Catalytic Converter Thefts Plummet Following New Laws, Police Crackdown
… week without hearing a news report about thieves stealing catalytic converters, a pricey part of a vehicle’s exhaust … hands in 2022 by putting an Apple AirTag in his truck’s converter, then tracking the thief to a nearby gas station. … in the past year. There were 631 reports of stolen catalytic converters in 2022, according to data provided by …
MTorres@nicb.org - 01/26/2024 - 13:04
NICB attends Catalytic Converter Etching Event in city of Rockville, Maryland
… 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 …
JLewis@nicb.org - 06/23/2022 - 09:32
Free Catalytic Converter Etching Event in Manassas, VA
… 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 …
JLewis@nicb.org - 07/18/2023 - 11:40
Miami duo caught in Martin County: Alleged statewide catalytic converter theft spree halted
… are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of catalytic converters. The Martin County Sheriff's Office … office said Parra and Vero are suspected of multiple catalytic converter thefts throughout the state. They caused thousands …
VSanchez@nicb.org - 12/05/2023 - 13:48
West Region Catalytic Converter Public Outreach Event in Southern California
… 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. …
GSalgado@nicb.org - 08/11/2023 - 17:55
POLICE ARREST CATALYTIC CONVERTER TRAFFICKER
… 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, …
CLlapitan@nicb.org - 08/16/2022 - 13:08
CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT PREVENTION - Everett PD Community Resource Page
… The Everett PD hosted a VIN etching event to help prevent Catalytic Converter thefts. See their Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Sheet for more theft …
CLlapitan@nicb.org - 01/20/2022 - 13:32
Possession, Selling or Transporting of Catalytic Converters Now Unlawful in North Las Vegas
… 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 …
fleon@nicb.org - 02/23/2023 - 17:29
Nearly Half a Million Vehicles Stolen in First Half of 2022
… TO NICB DES PLAINES, IL, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 — Vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings have continued to plague … Criminals are exploiting these high prices as vehicle and catalytic converter thefts are crimes of opportunity. And …
AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 09/28/2022 - 00:00
Reserve a Spot for Operation Catalytic Converter Crackdown
… Motor Vehicles, NAPA Auto Parts, and Midas for Operation Catalytic Converter Crackdown. Catalytic converters will be painted for FREE at …
JLewis@nicb.org - 10/19/2022 - 11:12
COLORADO SENATE INTRODUCES CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT BILL
… Gazette reports on Senate Bill 22-009, which aims to curb catalytic converter thefts by making it illegal to install, sell, or advertise used, recycled, or salvaged catalytic converters. …
CLlapitan@nicb.org - 01/20/2022 - 14:35
Ongoing El Paso police operation targeting catalytic converter thefts results in arres
… 10, 2021 An ongoing El Paso police operation into stolen catalytic converters resulted in the arrest of a man accused … Aug. 5 by an undercover officer offering to sell Diaz a catalytic converter, El Paso Police Department officials said. The …
WProvazek@nicb.org - 08/20/2021 - 09:36
Nationwide Surge in Catalytic Converter Thefts Hits Napa County Drivers
… and a cordless saw, a thief can make off with a car’s catalytic converter — and create expensive headaches for vehicle owners … agencies alike. A growing problem with the theft of catalytic converters — the devices that scrub pollutants from …
fleon@nicb.org - 03/18/2022 - 14:51
Five suspects arrested in 180 catalytic converter thefts
… November 26, 2022 Five suspects have been arrested over catalytic converter thefts over the Thanksgiving holiday. The St. Lucie … this number will rise in the continuing investigation. “Catalytic converters are targeted by thieves for their …
VSanchez@nicb.org - 12/06/2022 - 10:42
Arizona Saw Ten-Fold Jump in Catalytic Converter Thefts, Second-Most in Nation
… in October when he realized he had become a victim of catalytic converter theft. And Robertson is not alone. Theft of catalytic converters – the part of a car’s exhaust system …
GSalgado@nicb.org - 01/04/2022 - 11:31
Catalytic converter thieves hit fleet of Amazon delivery trucks in Warren County
… Police are looking for thieves they say stole catalytic converters from a fleet of Amazon delivery trucks … County over the weekend. Hackettstown police said 18 catalytic converters were cut off the vehicles between 8:30 … on Willow Grove Street. Thousands of dollars worth of catalytic converters were stolen, police Lt. Darren Tynan …
JLewis@nicb.org - 01/17/2023 - 14:37
Massive catalytic converter bust: Court documents reveal more about how alleged theft operation worked
… who were arrested during a raid on Thursday. Hundreds of catalytic converters were recovered at seven different … — New details are revealing more about how an extensive catalytic converter theft operation was working. Charging documents …
WProvazek@nicb.org - 08/10/2022 - 13:52
Nearly Two Dozen Arrested After Deputies Recover 250 Stolen Catalytic Converters
… resulting in 19 arrests and the recovery of 250 stolen catalytic converters valued at $750,000, some of which were stolen from vehicles in Santa Clarita. Theft of catalytic converters has been a growing trend in 2020, with a … investigation. Also, see a related article Catalytic Converter Theft Skyrocketing Nationwide from nicb.org, March …
fleon@nicb.org - 03/19/2021 - 10:08
Successful Tag A Cat Event Hosted by the Chesapeake Police Department
… 30, 2023, the Chesapeake Police Department conducted a catalytic converters VIN engraving event at Chesapeake City … to members of the community explaining how to prevent catalytic converter and auto thefts. SA Scherer was active in …
JLewis@nicb.org - 10/03/2023 - 08:32
NICB Aims to Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts
… Department and Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers on a Catalytic Converter Etching Event with the assistance of the …
WProvazek@nicb.org - 11/30/2021 - 14:24
Man Arrested in Mountain View for Catalytic Converter Theft
… in Mountain View Aug. 8 after allegedly stealing a catalytic converter, a type of crime that has spiked dramatically …
fleon@nicb.org - 08/18/2022 - 12:16