A Los Angeles elected official blamed Toyota for the increase in catalytic converter thefts in the area during a recent town hall meeting. After the Los Angeles City Council made it illegal to own a detached catalytic converter without verification of legal possession in an 8–4 vote on April 11 to deter thieves, Los Angeles…
Los Angeles Councilwoman Blames Toyota, Instead of Thieves, for Catalytic Converter Thefts
April 25, 2023
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Catalytic Converter Conundrum Continues Across the US
April 12, 2023
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Catalytic converter thefts are creating havoc in cities across the country, with thousands of drivers victimized and forced to pay for costly repairs after criminals cut out the devices from under their vehicles. Incidents nationwide are up 1,215 percent between 2019 and 2022, according to data released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau in January….
Los Angeles Advances Catalytic Converter Possession Ordinance
March 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The city council tentatively approved an ordinance March 21 that would prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in an effort to curb the rise in thefts the city has experienced in the past five years. According to the motion, which was presented in April 2022 by Councilmen John Lee and Paul Krekorian and then-Councilman…
Man Killed While Trying to Steal Catalytic Converter in Palmdale
PALMDALE, Calif.—A man suspected of attempting to steal a catalytic converter from an SUV in the parking lot of a Palmdale shopping center was killed when he was run over by the vehicle, authorities said Feb. 15. Deputies from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station responded at approximately 5:56 p.m. Tuesday to a parking lot in the…
Vehicle Chase Turns up Stolen Catalytic Converters in Huntington Beach
August 7, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Two men were arrested on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters and leading Huntingdon Beach police on a vehicle chase that resulted in a fiery crash, authorities said Aug. 7. A police officer spotted a speeding vehicle leaving a residential tract at about 5:15 a.m. Saturday in the area of Atlanta Avenue and Newland…
Irvine to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts With New Law
November 1, 2021
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The City of Irvine is doubling down on rising catalytic converter thefts with a new law that will make it easier for police officers to arrest those with cut catalytic converters without valid documentation. The ordinance will make it illegal to “possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle unless the possessor…
Police Warn Against Catalytic Converter Thefts
April 16, 2021
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Orange County police are again reminding the public to secure their vehicles as they continue to see a rise in catalytic converter thefts. Costa Mesa police most recently arrested two men early April 15 who they said were caught stealing a catalytic converter on the 2600 block of Newport Boulevard. Lying underneath the body of…
The Consequences of Catalytic Convertor Thefts Are Becoming Deadly
March 18, 2021
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Catalytic convertor thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Unbeknownst to victims who are about to head off to work for the day, they start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find a thief has been crushed under the car…
The Consequences of Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Becoming Deadly
March 18, 2021
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Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise—and apparently the costly metals found inside are precious enough to warrant risking one’s life for. Victims who are about to head off to work for the day start their car to find it has become extremely loud without the sound muffling device, while others come out to find that a thief has been crushed under their car due to…
Police: Suspected Thief Crushed While Stealing Car Part in Anaheim
ANAHEIM—A suspected thief was crushed to death by a Toyota Prius as he was apparently trying to steal its catalytic converter March 17, Anaheim police said. Officers were called to the 1600 block of North Placentia Avenue at about 6:20 a.m., according to Sgt. Shane Carringer of the Anaheim Police Department. When they arrived they…
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