Three years ago, thieves stole a staggering 8,591 catalytic converters from New York City vehicles. But since 2022, police, ...

Reported catalytic converter thefts rose 1,000% between 2018 and 2020, according to data from the NICB. Graphic by Jenna Cohen/PBS NewsHour.

Catalytic converter theft soars: Thieves target SUVs, pickups, hybrids as prices soar during COVID-19 for metals in car part How to avoid catalytic converter theft: ...

The trafficking ring, based in Portland but spanned six states, was responsible for the theft of 44,000 catalytic converters from Washington state, California, Nevada, Texas, Oregon and New York.

There are periods when catalytic converters are part of frequent news stories, and the reason isn't a fun one. From time to time, we'll see an uptick in converter thefts, which makes for clicky ...

Claims for stolen catalytic converters doubled in the year ending June 2022, according to State Farm, the largest auto insurer in the U.S., whose customers reported more than 43,200 stolen ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss a proposal aimed at curbing the illegal sale of catalytic converters.

Police in Minneapolis have reported a nearly 38% jump in catalytic converter theft compared to this time last year. Dallas has seen a 20% increase, and Philadelphia police have seen a 172% increase.

When you need to park a car outside, always try to keep it in your driveway. A car at the curb is a much more tempting target ...

Catalytic converter theft is rising—and fleets are prime targets. This blog covers the operational, financial, and reputational impact of theft, along with practical prevention ...

Just the words "catalytic converter theft" can make car owners shudder. It's a highly inconvenient issue that's on the rise due to the valuable metals within these critical emissions-control devices.