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Home  Theft Alert Catalytic Converters
Targeted Nationwide
Aug. 1, 2007
Catalytic Converters
Targeted Nationwide
The Chino Police Department of Chino, Calif., has
issued a "Crime Analysis Bulletin" addressing a
recent rash of catalytic converter thefts in the
area. But it is a problem of concern to the industry
nationwide.
The bulletin states that vehicles with the Toyota
make are particular targets because the converters
in those vehicles are easier to get at than most.
They are attached with four bolts easily sawed off,
as opposed to most vehicles, which usually weld the
converter to the exhaust system.
ISRI encourages members to be extra careful when
presented with catalytic converters, especially in
bulk. A stolen catalytic converter can mean repair
costs of up to $2,000 for an individual car owner
depending on the make and model of the
automobile.
While it's always important to be on the lookout
for suspicious material, please be aware of this
latest unfortunate trend and be even more diligent
when it comes to catalytic converters.
Visit www.isri.org/theft/practices/ to view
ISRI's Recommended Practices and Procedures for
Minimizing the Risks of Purchasing Stolen Scrap
Materials.
You can see the full Bulletin here
(PDF). 
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