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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter: - An air pollution abatement device that removes pollutants from motor vehicle exhaust, either by oxidizing them into carbon dioxide and water or reducing them to nitrogen. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Catalytic Converter:: |
Examiner.comDriven by catalytic converter thefts, metal robberies in San Mateo County increased 30 percent from 2004 to 2007, the data show. San Francisco is noticing
Creative thieves after gas, scrap metal, car parts - 04 Aug 2008
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,A catalytic converter was taken from a truck parked along Driftwood Drive in Jefferson Township in early July. Police said the part is worth $400.
10-acre grass fire blamed on catalytic converter - Aug 1, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,OCEANSIDE: A catalytic converter is believed to have started a grass fire that charred 10 acres near Whalen Lake yesterday, fire officials said.
Catalytic Converter Thefts Still a Problem for Police - Aug 1, 2008
RedOrbit,Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise in the last year, primarily for the precious metals inside them. They contain platinum and rhodium,
Catalytic Converter Thefts Climbing Across The US - Aug 1, 2008
Chief Engineer,CINCINNATI (AP) - Marty Boyer’s carefully maintained sport utility vehicle growled more like a dragster than a 2001 Honda Passport as he turned the key.
Local man accused of catalytic converter thefts - Aug 1, 2008
Dayton Daily News,By Nancy Bowman TROY — A Miamisburg man accused of serving as the look out and driving a truck used to haul catalytic converters stolen from vehicles at
Man arrested in catalytic converter thefts - Jul 26, 2008
Boston Globe,Police say they arrested Kurt L. Grenon on Thursday in connection with the theft of a catalytic converter from a car in St. Albans on July 21,
“Cat� thieves becoming a pain in the wallet - Aug 2, 2008
Anderson Independent Mail,Deleon Hicks, manager of Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Clemson, points out a costly catalytic converter on a vehicle. It seems hardly a day goes by
Nobody's vehicle is safe from catalytic converter thieves - Jul 30, 2008
Munster Times,There have been at least three dozen catalytic converter thefts in the past three months in Porter County and numerous more in Lake County and Chicago's
Ford and Retainagroup tackle catalytic converter theft - Jul 30, 2008
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk,Each mark, applied to the casing of the catalytic converter, comprises a logo (the manufacturer’s or Retainagroup’s International Security Register),
Islip - Aug 3, 2008
Newsday,The catalytic converter was stolen from an automobile parked at the Long Island Rail Road station July 23. A resident on Forest Place discovered a burglary
Two accused in Anderson catalytic converter thefts said too far ... - Jul 31, 2008
Anderson Independent Mail,By Pearce Adams (Contact) ANDERSON — Two people accused of stealing catalytic converters in Anderson County may not get prosecuted.
Preventing Catalytic Converter Theft - Jul 30, 2008
Automobile MagazineThe CatClamp, created by American Welding Inc, places a catalytic converter in a theft-proof cage made of aircraft cable. That's a heavy duty solution,
Arrests made in catalytic converter theft in Santa Barbara - Jul 29, 2008
KSBY,...after a report of men tampering with a Toyota 4Runner on Mohawk Drive just after 3:00 pm Officers found the 4Runner missing its catalytic converter.
IUPUI Police Report Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 29, 2008
INDYchannel.com,INDIANAPOLIS -- IUPUI police warned students Tuesday night to watch their cars after a rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked on the
Two Suspected In Catalytic Converter Thefts Arrested - Jul 30, 2008
News Channel 7,By Meghan Fisher Anderson police say two people suspected of hitting up several local businesses and taking catalytic converters have been caught.
Eufaula crime for August 1, 2008 - Aug 2, 2008
Eufaula Tribune,Warren Wilson, 53, of 282 Jones Circle was arrested Wednesday and charged with allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing a catalytic converter.
Men caught stealing a catalytic converter arrested - Jul 18, 2008
Detroit Free Press,Township that started after they were caught stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in a parking lot at Exco Excursion Dies Inc. in the township.
Second arrest made in catalytic converter thefts - Jul 28, 2008
Dayton Daily News,By Nancy Bowman TROY — A second man has been arrested by Miami County Sheriff's detectives for alleged thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles at car
Metal theft continues in county - Aug 3, 2008
Richmond Register,Catalytic converter thefts should also be a concern. They mostly occur in remote areas of large parking lots at businesses, hospitals, offices and factories
2 Sought In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 28, 2008
WHNS,ANDERSON, SC -- Police said they are looking for two men in connection with a rash of catalytic converter thefts this month. Police said warrants have been
Second Suspect Arraigned In Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 28, 2008
WHIOtv.com,TROY, Ohio -- A second person has been arrested in connection with a rash of recent thefts of catalytic converters from parked cars in Miami County.
Crime reports - Aug 2, 2008
The Newark Advocate,A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on the 8900 block of Mount Vernon Road, St. Louisville, between June 25 and 6 am Monday.
Ford develops catalytic convertor anti-theft device - Aug 1, 2008
Motor Trader,Catalytic converter theft has been increasing in the UK, with the precious metal content – usually platinum – fetching around £100 per converter.
Searching For Suspects in Anderson Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 28, 2008
News Channel 7,By Mary Saylor Investigators from the Anderson City Police Department believe they have identifed two people responsible for thefts of catalytic converters.
Three Arrested In Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 25, 2008
WTVR,That lead police to a trio they say were a ring of catalytic converter thieves. Police say taking them off the streets, police say, will slow down the
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise - Jul 25, 2008
Lincoln News Messenger,...“We have just been getting slammed with catalytic converter thefts,� said Lt. Scott Burns of the Auburn Police Department. “We have had 10 in the month of
Catalytic converter suspect caught - Jul 25, 2008
GwinnettHerald.com,ROSWELL – A Roswell police officer on patrol surprised a suspect cutting a catalytic converter off of a vehicle at Andretti Speed Lab early Sunday morning.
Alleged Catalytic Converter Thief Caught In Act - Jul 25, 2008
Kentucky Post,Cincinnati Police arrived at a Price Hill home yesterday to see a man allegedly stealing a catalytic converter as they stood there and watched.
Catalytic-converter thefts soar - Jul 23, 2008
Lower Hudson Journal news,In Mamaroneck town and village, there have been 13 reports of catalytic converter thefts since March, police said. Four cars were damaged last week,
Man jailed in catalytic converter thefts - Jul 26, 2008
BurlingtonFreePress.com,Kurt L. Grenon was arrested Thursday in the theft of a catalytic converter from a parked car in St. Albans on July 21, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies
Police find more catalytic converter thefts - Jul 24, 2008
Munster Times,BY DEBORAH LAVERTY HOBART | Owners of recreational vehicles stored at Hobart Storage Too, 310 S. Hobart Road, are the latest victims of catalytic converter
Catalytic converter theft rise - Jul 24, 2008
East Anglian Daily Times,MOTORISTS have been urged to be on their guard after police figures revealed a large rise of catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk.
Trucks burglarized at Davie movie theater - Aug 3, 2008
MiamiHerald.com,Catalytic converter stolen: A woman told police she parked her 1997 Toyota Forerunner in a remote section of the strip mall in the 6200 block of West
Federal Way: A new target for thieves — car parts - Jul 30, 2008
PNW Local News,By law, most motor vehicles are required to feature a catalytic converter. The part was introduced in 1975 as a way to reduce automobile emissions.
Catalytic converter thefts rising in Washington - Jul 22, 2008
KING5.com,Puyallup Police say they had about 10 catalytic converter thefts reported in all of 2007. Already in 2008, there have been 26 thefts.
PHOTOS: Three Charged In Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 22, 2008
WRVA,By 1140wrva.com Richmond, A (1140wrva.com) _ The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects in connection with a catalytic converter
Walker County Dealing With Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 22, 2008
WTVC,We checked with dealerships and repair shops along Highway 27, and many have stories of catalytic converter thefts. "It's pretty much become a nationwide
Anger at catalytic converter theft - Jul 24, 2008
Rutland and Stamford Mercury,THE owner of a vehicle hire businesses is reeling after scrap metal thieves stole five catalytic converters worth more than £1000. Mike Parkins and his firm
Catalytic converter crime spree on Moreton Hall estate - Jul 24, 2008
Bury Free Press,By Mark Beaumont Five of the cars were parked in a yard in Easlea Road, where thieves cut through a fence to get to them.
Hank Investigates: Catalytic Converter Theft - Jul 21, 2008
WHDH-TV,The catalytic converter keeps toxic emissions out of the air and the part contains platinum, a precious metal. Crooks know they can sell it to a scrap metal
Catalytic Converter Thieves Strike Morgantown Car Dealership - Jul 21, 2008
State Journal,MORGANTOWN -- State Police in Morgantown are asking for help on a theft that took place over the weekend. Twenty-one catalytic converters were stolen from
Arrests made in catalytic converter thefts - Jul 18, 2008
Roseville Press Tribune,Thanks to an alert resident and quick response by officers, two suspected catalytic converter thieves were arrested in the early hours of July 11.
Catalytic converter thefts up in three KY counties - Jul 18, 2008
Kentucky.com,By Shawntaye Hopkins Kentucky State Police are investigating a series of catalytic converter thefts in Pendleton, Bracken and Robertson counties.
Police report Catalytic Converter thefts from auto dealership - Jul 23, 2008
WAVY-TV,YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY.com) -- Investigators are looking for the thieves who stole from a Williamsburg auto dealership. Not cars, but something inside them.
Catalytic converter etching can help reduce theft - Jul 20, 2008
WVLT,KNOXVILLE (WVLT) – Catalytic converter thefts are up ten times this year compared to three years ago. According to police, criminals are targeting the
6:55 am: Catalytic converter thefts rise in Barstow - Jul 17, 2008
San Bernardino Sun,By Melissa Pinion-Whitt BARSTOW - Police warned residents to keep a closer eye on their vehicles due to a spike in catalytic converter thefts in the city.
Catalytic converter thefts spike in Florence County - Jul 18, 2008
South Carolina Now,By Kelly Gillespie FLORENCE — Florence city and county law enforcement officers said they are seeing a rash of catalytic converter thefts.
Charles County Sheriff's Officers Arrest Suspect in Catalytic ... - Jul 17, 2008
Bay Net,Hawkins was arrested on July 14 after a retired CCSO detective observed him stealing a catalytic converter from a car parked at a shopping center in the
KSP Reports Rise In Catalytic Converter Thefts - Jul 18, 2008
WLWT,FALMOUTH, Ky. -- Kentucky State Police say they're seeing an increase in the number of catalytic converters in three northern Kentucky counties.
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