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Insurers Report Jump in Catalytic Converter Thefts; New State Laws May Help

In the tiny town of Lawrenceville, Virginia, a van owned by Poplar Mount Baptist Church was knocked out of commission for weeks after thieves cut the catalytic converter out of its exhaust system. Several months later, across town, a catalytic …

South Carolina Lawmakers Look to Combat Catalytic Converter Theft

The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would make buying or selling stolen catalytic converters a separate crime that could bring up to three years in prison. The bill that passed 94-0 on Thursday was prompted by a …

North Dakota Bill Aimed at Curbing Catalytic Converter Thefts

North Dakota lawmakers are weighing a bill aimed at cutting down on an epidemic of catalytic converter thefts. The catalytic converters have become a hot item for thieves because of the precious metals inside. The devices, which have long been …

As Metal Prices Rise, Atlanta Sees Theft of Catalytic Converters

Soaring prices for precious metals contained in some auto components is driving a rash of thefts in coastal Georgia. The Brunswick News reports 18 catalytic converters have been stolen from three truck rental companies in Brunswick in recent weeks. Thieves …