Calgary Catalytic Converter Thefts

• Calgary police partner with Kal Tire to engrave catalytic converters

  Vehicle owners will be able to have their vehicle identification number (VIN) engraved onto their catalytic converter starting Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jan 11, 2023
  
• Calgary city councillors looking at options to crack down on catalytic converter thefts

  A growing number of catalytic converter thefts in Calgary has prompted several city councillors to try and find ways to deter the thieves.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2022
  
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• Calgary driver warns others after being on the hook for catalytic converter stolen at auto centre

  A Calgary woman is warning others after her vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen while being repaired for a different issue at a local autobody shop.

  Consumer

  Oct 17, 2022
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• Video shows brazen catalytic converter theft in Calgary amid rise in daytime snatchings

  If the catalytic converter has been stolen off your vehicle you won't be able to see it, but "as soon as you start it... your vehicle is starting to sound like a tractor."

  Crime

  May 20, 2021
• Calgary businesses charged with purchasing stolen metals

  Police said hundreds of thefts have occurred since early 2020, with a total of 423 converters being taken from businesses and citizens in Calgary.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2020
• Thieves steal $30K worth of catalytic converters from Calgary non-profit

  A Calgary agency that helps at-risk children is out $30,000 after thieves stole catalytic converters from its buses.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2020