Why are catalytic converter thefts on the rise?

2 arrested after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles near Ohio State

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

Beaverton police investigation takes down major catalytic converter theft ring

Vance, 3 senators introduce measure to combat catalytic converter thefts

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

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

Details of General Hospital star's death emerge

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

Tigard police working to prevent catalytic converter thefts

Man accused of stealing 1,100+ catalytic converters indicted on 42 new charges

Catalytic converter thefts: 14 suspects charged by Beaverton police

Midas offering free etching for catalytic converters in July

Beaverton police announce massive catalytic converter theft ring bust

Portland police distributes catalytic converter etching kits to decrease thefts

Indianapolis woman arrested and accused of stealing catalytic converters across Central Indiana

Police: Suspects saw off catalytic converters from school buses at Columbus day care

Company that recovers precious metals from catalytic converters to move into old Newport building

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

Legislation aims to cut down on catalytic converter thefts in Minnesota

MPD: Catalytic converters stolen from 2 Maryville businesses over the weekend

Portland school district to add electric fences due to break-ins at bus yard

Property crime overwhelms SODO businesses

Focus on consumer protection at Capitol

SODO BIA highlights unique opportunities, challenges that exist for businesses in the neighborhood

Hearing aimed at catalytic converter thefts

Gov. Newsom signs bill to address catalytic converter thefts

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

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

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

Ways to prevent catalytic converter theft

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

Catalytic converter stolen from Columbus food truck