'The efficiency of a NASCAR pit crew' | Thomasville police see rise in car part theft Thomasville Police are warning community members to be on the lookout for thieves who are jacking up cars and stealing expensive catalytic converters. Author: Ben Smart Updated: 7:00 AM EST February 2, 2021 THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville Police are warning community members to be on the lookout for thieves who are jacking up cars and stealing expensive car parts. "Theft of catalytic converters is on the rise. It only takes a few minutes for thieves to jack up a vehicle and remove the converter with a Sawzall. The experienced thieves can work with the efficiency of a Nascar pit crew," the Thomasville Police Department warned in a Facebook post.