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.

Stealing catalytic converters is a growing problem and an expensive repair for victims. But there are some things you can do to fight back and maybe help catch the bad guys. Houston police say the ...

If you've ever returned to your vehicle to find your windows broken, your wheels or catalytic converter missing, or that the entire thing is simply not where you left it, you know firsthand that ...

Innovation comes in many shapes and scalable sizes. But for one mid-Missouri small business, it looks like the patent-pending Electric Cat. The Electric Cat is an anti-theft device that stops any ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A Minnesota man was recently charged with theft after court documents show Darin Dillon admitted to police he stole nearly 200 catalytic converters. Those same documents show that ...

Three years ago, thieves stole a staggering 8,591 catalytic converters from New York City vehicles. But since 2022, police, prosecutors and even state lawmakers have taken steps to solve the problem — ...

During epidemic levels seen in 2021, over 7,000 motors were targeted for their catalytic converters and the precious metals ...

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) — In the East Bay, police are reporting a dramatic drop in catalytic converter thefts, mirroring a trend nationwide. The crime spiked during the pandemic, but since then, ...

Long Beach police are offering to help residents deter catalytic converter theft by marking it with their vehicle information. In partnership with the city’s Fleet Services Bureau, the police ...