… Near Record Highs in Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Thefts, Violent Carjackings DES PLAINES, Ill., July … forms, from violent carjackings to stolen vehicles to catalytic converter thefts. In 2021, catalytic converter …

Anonymous - 07/13/2022 - 12:34

… August 13, 2024 HOUSTON — Once a growing criminal trend, catalytic converter theft has recently seen a dramatic decline … the extent of the issue and the apparent drop in catalytic converter thefts across the city. “You can see that …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 08/16/2024 - 15:44

… 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

… to draft an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood. The move is in response to a nationwide rise in catalytic converter thefts over the past several years.  The council …

fleon@nicb.org - 07/14/2022 - 11:44

… people prevent thefts through awareness events.  The free catalytic converter anti-theft event is a collaboration between AAA, … which can be used to track it down in the case of theft. Catalytic converters are often targeted because of their high …

JLewis@nicb.org - 04/22/2024 - 10:21

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

…  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

… Jack Stollsteimer announce the dismantling of a organized catalytic converter theft ring operating in Montgomery, Delaware, … Investigation Division began in 2022 when thefts of catalytic converters in Montgomery and surrounding counties …

JLewis@nicb.org - 08/26/2024 - 07:33

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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

… 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