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Police reports indicate theft of automotive catalytic converters up
across parts of US
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June 21, 2021
Original URL: https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Police_reports_indicate_theft_of_automotive_catalytic_converters_up_across_parts_of_US



Recent media reports indicate police are warning of increases in theft
of auto-mobiles' catalytic converters across parts of the United States.
 As recently as Friday, authorities in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas
told media the theft rate of the item is up 312% for their city. The
parts contain an array of precious metals, which are quite valuable
today.  The converters serve to reduce harmful emissions.

Prices of one of the metals, rhodium, has been increasing for past
several months.  According to multiple reports, one troy ounce, about 31
grams, of the metal was worth around USD23 -- 27 thousand in February. 
The converters also contain palladium and platinum, both of which are
precious metals, both valuable.  Just this year, police in Lakewood,
Washington report they've received 45 incident reports on stolen
catalytic converters.

To curb the thefts, police recommend citizens park their car in a garage
or in a well lit area.  Police also recommend installing security
cameras in areas where owners park their car.  Additionally, police
suggest installing a piece of sheet metal to cover the catalytic
converter can help thwart thieves.

== Sources ==

* https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/ccpd-catalytic-converter-thefts-up-312-in-corpus-christi
* https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article252167338.html
* https://www.courthousenews.com/catalytic-converter-thefts-a-growing-problem-in-texas-across-the-us/



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