Edmonton Catalytic Converter Theft

• Edmonton police reveal winners of $50,000 catalytic converter challenge as thefts skyrocket in city

  A local mom and daughter have won $25,000 for their idea on how to deter catalytic converter thefts — a crime police estimated cost Edmontonians nearly $20 million last year.

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  Jan 27, 2023
  
• Edmonton police launch $50,000 challenge in hopes of solving catalytic converter theft

  More than 2,600 catalytic converter thefts happened in Edmonton last year and now, Edmonton police are looking to the public for a viable solution to put an end to the crime.

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  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Edmonton, police warn

  The number of catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton in the first three quarters of the year has already surpassed last year's total.

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  Sep 27, 2021
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• Edmonton police seize 462 stolen catalytic converters, charge man

  More than 400 catalytic converters were recovered after an investigation began in March.

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  Jun 18, 2020
• Edmonton police dog helps nab alleged catalytic converter thief as 55 more thefts reported

  Since the beginning of October, 500 catalytic converter thefts have been reported to Edmonton police. In the past week alone, police said 55 new thefts were reported.

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  Jan 3, 2020
• More than 320 catalytic converters stolen in Edmonton since October

  There's been an uptick in catalytic converter thefts in south and west Edmonton, where the emissions control part is being sawed off trucks, vans and SUVs.

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  Dec 11, 2019