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Oct. 27—Footage from multiple security cameras led to a Detroit man being charged in the thefts of catalytic converters. Michael Bates, 36, has been charged with nine counts of theft of auto ...
That’s down sharply from the more than 64,700 that were stolen in 2022. But, up to last year, catalytic converter thefts had been rising sharply, up by a factor of four, since 2020.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Some new laws going into effect on Jan. 1 will make it harder for thieves who steal catalytic converters and assist crime victims whose cars are stolen. The new laws ...
In a 2021 report, the NICB stated that "in 2018, there were 1,298 catalytic converter thefts reported. In 2019, 3,389 thefts were reported. In 2020, reported catalytic converter thefts jumped massively to 14,433, with December leading the way with 2,347 thefts, or roughly 16 percent of the yearly total – in just one month."
More than 50,000 catalytic converters were stolen off parked vehicles in the U.S. last year, a massive increase from 2020 (around 14,500) and 2019 (3400).
Catalytic converter thefts are on the decline, new 2023 data shows. Learn more on why thefts are down and which cars are most likely to have their converters stolen.
Now the aging hybrid is in demand again for an entirely different reason: catalytic converter theft. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
Federal authorities have made 21 arrests in connection with a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring. They're asking for $545 million in forfeitures, including cash, cars and real estate.