Catalytic converter thieves have become increasingly more brazen in their methods

A video shows a rope being tied to the exhaust system and completely torn off the vehicle leaving a much more costly repair.The thief likely got around one thousand dollars for the catalytic converter but the replacement was more than double that. Automotive owners say it’s an epidemic and there are damaged vehicles coming in every day.

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