Why are catalytic converter thefts on the rise?

Tigard police working to prevent catalytic converter thefts

Beaverton police announce massive catalytic converter theft ring bust

Beaverton police investigation takes down major catalytic converter theft ring

Hearing aimed at catalytic converter thefts

Gov. Newsom signs bill to address catalytic converter thefts

Officers testify in support of bill to shut down catalytic converter sale loophole

Ways to prevent catalytic converter theft

Groveport police release details of investigation into catalytic converter, vehicle thefts

San Diego law enforcement cracking down on catalytic converter thefts with new initiative

Houston Police Department gives presentation on efforts to combat catalytic converter theft

Man who operated catalytic converter theft ring in central Ohio pleads guilty

Columbus man who operated catalytic converter theft ring sentenced to prison

Huge catalytic converter bust leads to 21 arrests; spans nine states, including Minnesota

Catalytic converter stolen from Columbus food truck

Catalytic converter thefts: 14 suspects charged by Beaverton police

Part of highway to be named after deputy killed while confronting catalytic converter theft suspects

3 men arrested in connection to Bloomington catalytic converter thefts

Columbus man accused of running catalytic converter theft ring indicted on 42 charges

Catalytic converter thefts down in Washington, but repair costs still high for unlucky victims

Vance, 3 senators introduce measure to combat catalytic converter thefts

Canadian softball team targeted twice by thieves during weekend tournament

Sheriff's office warns about catalytic converter thefts at Alum Creek

Portland police distributes catalytic converter etching kits to decrease thefts

Police across the Tampa Bay area warn drivers after several catalytic converter thefts

Thieves steal catalytic converters from 6 Reynolds School District buses

NJ company indicted in Knox Co. for illegally buying scrap metal from stolen catalytic converters

Several catalytic converters stolen from vehicles in White Pine area, authorities say

General Hospital actor fatally shot in LA

Legislation aims to cut down on catalytic converter thefts in Minnesota

Police: Columbus man exploits loophole in Ohio law to steal 1,100+ catalytic converters

Jiffy Lube to help with slowing catalytic converter thefts

Licking County installs security cameras to deter catalytic converter thieves

Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed interrupting catalytic converter thieves

33% increase in catalytic converter thefts in New Orleans

Police take down catalytic converter theft ring operating in central Ohio