In just the first three months of this year, authorities have arrested 21 people and recovered hundreds of stolen catalytic converters in two separate investigations, while two men killed in a crash into a Garden Grove swimming pool as they fled from a police officer had a catalytic converter in their truck, along with the tools to steal it. Law enforcement officials say removing the part takes just a few minutes and thieves are recycling the catalytic converters, especially those from the Toyota Prius, for quick cash. Ferrer Gives OK To LA MarathonĬatalytic converters reduce emissions from a vehicle’s engines. The station had auto workers etch license plate numbers on their catalytic converters for free, a service that is on the rise due to the increasing number of catalytic converter thefts in Southern California. (credit: CBS) READ MORE: LA Pride's In-Person Parade Set To Return In June 2022 After 2-Year Hiatus Due To COVID
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