Catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed across the Denver metro area over the past two years, with a record number of thefts across the state. Victims and law enforcement are frustrated with the spike, saying more needs to be done.
Data analyzed by Denver7 Investigates shows that nearly 4,000 catalytic converters were stolen off vehicles in Denver and Boulder since the start of 2020, with the most active hotspots being parking lots where people leave their cars for an extended period.