Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Spokane, North Idaho: How to avoid being a target
Police nationwide are reporting a surge in cases, as the asking price for some of the precious metals in catalytic converters climb to a record high.
Credit: Coeur d Alene Police Department
Catalytic converter theft in Coeur d Alene Author: Megan Carroll Updated: 7:44 AM PST February 26, 2021
SPOKANE, Wash. Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in the Inland Northwest, prompting police to offer tips about how people can prevent them.
The New York Times reports that police nationwide are reporting a surge in cases, as stricter car emissions rules around the world have pushed the asking price for some of the precious metals in catalytic converters to record highs. Thieves typically use a saw or wrench to remove them.