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.

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Police Department is sharing some tips with the public to help prevent catalytic converter thefts. Catalytic converters are a part of the exhaust system of vehicles. It ...

When Ken Shay, a longtime Chicago resident, went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his Lincoln Park apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening. His trusty ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise, as thieves can cut a catalytic converter from beneath a vehicle in minutes and sell what's inside for thousands of dollars. But there ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When Durham resident Yulia Lukina-Kuranova stepped outside of her apartment and found a brick under her car tire, she was confused. "The car wasn't broken in. I was a bit ...

Catalytic converter thefts may not dominate headlines the way they did a few years ago, but it remains a costly and ...

Car theft is a real issue for the owners. In 2020, the number of vehicles stolen was up 11.8 percent from 724,872 in 2019. Whenever there is something of value, there are always perpetrators. But ...

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Evanston police officers will spray paint catalytic converters to try and crack down on potential thefts Sunday morning. It will only be visible from underneath the vehicle, ...

Enter the world of catalytic-converter protection and alarm systems, a booming industry that has arisen in response to the high-stakes scavenger hunts. Combining the latest detection technology with ...

When Ken Shay, a longtime Lincoln Park resident, went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his North Lakeview Avenue apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening ...