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The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office told KCRA 3 that there have been approximately 10-15 reported catalytic converter thefts at SMF since January

Verify: Is etching your catalytic converter the best way to prevent theft? Here is what drivers need to know of how they could potentially prevent their catalytic converter from being stolen. Author: Madison Wade (ABC10) Updated: 11:28 PM PDT July 2, 2021 SACRAMENTO, Calif — ABC10 verified catalytic converter thefts in the Sacramento region are on the rise and the rise in crime is likely due to the pandemic.  Is getting your catalytic converter etched actually the best deterrent?   David Larzelere's catalytic converter was stolen. He says people need to get...

WKBT February 17, 2021 3:58 PM Philip Reed Posted: Updated: Getty Images Catalytic converter thefts have soared during the pandemic as drivers drive less and leave their cars unattended. Thieves can steal this antipollution device in a matter of minutes and sell it to scrap metal dealers for several hundred dollars for the precious metals it contains. A catalytic converter replacement can cost as much as $3,000 for the often-targeted Toyota Prius, says Colby Sandman, owner of Muffler Tech in Sacramento, California, who saw an uptick in thefts as the lockdowns took hold. Now, his sho...