Spate of catalytic converter thefts

Archiv – The police department in Chino, California, USA, has issued a ’Crime Analysis Bulletin’ addressing a recent wave of catalytic converter thefts in the area.United States | The police department in Chino, California, USA, has issued a ’Crime Analysis Bulletin’ addressing a recent wave of catalytic converter thefts in the area.
But it is a problem of concern to the recycling industry nationwide, according to a statement put out by the US Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI).
Vehicles manufactured by Toyota have been targetted in particular because their converters are attached by four bolts which can be easily sawed off. In most other vehicles, converters are welded to the exhaust system, the bulletin explains.
In its statement, ISRI encourages members to take extra care when presented with catalytic converters, especially in bulk. A stolen catalytic converter can lead to repair costs of up to US$ 2000 for a car owner depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the organisation points out.