Catalytic Converter Theft

• Richmond cracks down on catalytic converter thefts with new etching program

  To combat catalytic converter thefts, Richmond RCMP, in partnership with the city and ICBC has launched a program called You Etch It. We Catch It.

  Crime

  Feb 28
  
• Surrey man’s insurance deductible hiked by $2,200 after 3rd catalytic converter theft

  According to ICBC, claims for catalytic converter thefts in B.C. increased from 89 in 2017 to 1,953 in 2021, while the costs attached to them rose to a little over $4 million.

  Crime

  Feb 19
  
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• ‘Domino effect’: Surrey, B.C. man’s catalytic converter stolen a 4th time

  When Randy Morris turned his car on to go to work on Thursday, he heard a tell-tale "horrible noise." He knew right away his catalytic converter had been stolen — again.

  Crime

  Feb 2
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• Alberta looks to expand Sheriffs’ responsibilities to combat spike in crime

  As cities across Alberta continue to see a spike in crime and public disorder, Premier Danielle Smith is directing her public safety minister to expand Alberta Sheriffs' purview.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Police seek info after numerous catalytic converters stolen from Etobicoke parking lot

  Police say numerous catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles in the parking lot of an Etobicoke business in May.

  Crime

  Jul 13, 2023
• Winnipeg police get cash injection for catalytic converter program

  Crime Stoppers is pouring more money into an initiative launched last summer that sees auto shops paint and engrave catalytic converters to track them should they be stolen.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2023
• Calgary changes bylaw to clamp down on illicit catalytic converter sales

  The Business Licence Bylaw change comes after the catalytic converter thefts have seen year-over-year increases.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
• Okanagan resident creates device to prevent catalytic converter thefts

  "The device is in test mode for three minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Any movement at all on the exhaust system, the alarm will sound for two minutes."

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2023
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• B.C. woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converter

  A B.C. woman is upset she's being asked to pay up to $400 on top of her deductible to replace her catalytic converter after it was stolen.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2023
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• Edmonton man resorts to using barbed wire to prevent catalytic converter theft

  One Edmonton man found creative ways to prevent thieves from stealing his catalytic converter. It comes at a time when the city is lobbying other governments to strengthen laws.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023