Also, be sure to check out:
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Which cars and trucks are most likely to have their catalytic converter stolen
Catalytic Converter Etching: A How-To Guide
Which cars are least likely to have catalytic converters stolen?
Does Insurance Cover Catalytic Converter Theft?
How to prevent catalytic converter theft on a Toyota Prius (and other cars)
Protect your vehicle with a catalytic converter theft shield
Check Amazon for your vehicle make and model
Recent news stories about catalytic converter theft in Alabama
Catalytic converter theft can happen anywhere, however, here are just a few examples of catalytic converter theft in Alabama’s major cities:
Auburn
East Alabama sees increase in catalytic converter thefts – WTVM News
Alabama catalytic converter thefts soar to record numbers – WHNT News
Couple arrested by Auburn Police after hundreds of dollars worth of stolen catalytic converters are found in their vehicle – WRBL News
Auburn Police are searching for catalytic converter thieves – WRBL News
Birmingham
Decatur
Decatur man arrested for theft of catalytic converters – WAFF 48 News
Decatur Police arrest catalytic converter suspect – WCIA News
Man charged after attempted catalytic converter theft – WHNT News
Man caught on video stealing catalytic converters from vehicles on Decatur City Schools property – WAAY 31 ABC
Dothan
Catalytic converter theft rising – WDHN News
Dothan police will charge duo with stealing catalytic converters – WTVY News
Hoover
Huntsville
Catalytic converter thieves hit Huntsville American Legion Post – WAFF 48 News
Crime of the Week: Catalytic Converter Criminals – WAFF 48 News
Madison
Madison Co. Sheriff searching for catalytic converter thieves – WAFF 48 News
Catalytic converters stolen from Madison County business – WHNT News
Mobile
Mobile police arrest business owner accused of taking in stolen catalytic converters – FOX 10 TV
Mobile Police Chief explains unusual rise in catalytic converter thefts in 2022 – WKRG News
Alabama authorities deal with rise in catalytic converter thefts – 1819 News
Mobile sees big spike in catalytic converter thefts – Spot On Alabama
MPD complete catalytic converter investigation – NBC 15 News
MCSO: Arrest made in catalytic converter theft; another suspect at large – KRDO News
MPD recovers 138 catalytic converters from businesses, makes 6 arrests – WKRG News
Mobile police caution people to be on guard for catalytic converter thefts – WKRG News
Catalytic converter thefts leave Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama in need of help – MYNBC News
Montgomery
Arrest after 14 catalytic converters stolen on state property – WSFA 12 News
Catalytic converter thefts continue around Montgomery – WSFA 12 News
Catalytic converter thefts in Montgomery County have quadrupled in two years – Bethesda Magazine
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office makes series of catalytic converter theft arrests – The Courier News
Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa police make two additional arrests in area catalytic converter thefts – Tuscaloosa Thread
Investigators seize more than 150 catalytic converters from Tuscaloosa home; 58-year-old charged – Advanced Local News
Five arrested after $400,000 worth of catalytic converters stolen from Mercedes-Benz plant – ABC 3340 News
Authorities investigating spike in catalytic converter thefts in Tuscaloosa – CBS 42 News
The terrifying reason why cars in Tuscaloosa Alabama are not safe in the dark – ALT 101.7 News
Police uncover scheme to steal, sell catalytic converters from Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Tuscaloosa Thread
