Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across San Diego County
It can cost thousands of dollars to get the stolen device replaced. Author: David Gotfredson (Investigative Producer) Published: 6:57 PM PST January 19, 2021 Updated: 6:57 PM PST January 19, 2021 SAN DIEGO — Police departments are seeing an increase in catalytic converter thefts across San Diego County. Thieves are targeting hybrid vehicles – especially the generation two, Toyota Prius – in order to cash in on the high price of platinum and other precious metals inside the catalytic converters. Surveillance video from Chula Vista showed tw...
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