Worcester catalytic converter thefts have nearly tripled since 2020

Florida Lawmakers Target Catalytic Converter Thefts

A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would seek to curb thefts of vehicle catalytic converters. Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, filed the proposal (SB 306) for consideration during the legislative session that will start in March. Rep. Fred Hawkins, R-St. Cloud, filed a…

New deterrent for catalytic converter theft

Senator Paul Bettencourt proposed a bill that could make it easier for law enforcement to handle and deliver punishment for catalytic converter theft.

Worcester catalytic converter thefts have nearly tripled since 2020

Auto repair shop owners say there are several ways to prevent theft from your vehicle.

Bill filed to target catalytic converter thefts

Bill filed to target catalytic converter thefts News Staff Fri, 01/20/2023 - 06:35 Body Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 465 in response to the 5,300 percent jump in catalytic converter theft insurance claims in Texas since 2019. The spike is fueled by organized criminal rings who target catalytic converters for the precious metals inside them (palladium and rhodium) that are worth more per ounce than gold. Houston Police …

Lawmakers Target Catalytic Converter Thefts

A Senate Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would seek to curb thefts of vehicle catalytic converters.