Also, be sure to check out:
Why Do People Steal Catalytic Converters From Cars?
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 Arizona
Catalytic converter theft can happen anywhere, however, here are just a few examples of catalytic converter theft in Arizona’s major cities:
Chandler
Chandler police show catalytic converter thief in action; crime surge continues – AZ Family
Three men arrested in connection to catalytic converter thefts in Chandler – AZ Family
Chandler auto shop partners with police department to combat catalytic converters theft – KOLD News 13
Catalytic converter thefts bedevil Chandler owners – SanTan Sun News
Chandler police say catalytic converter thefts are getting more dangerous – AZ Family
Gilbert
Catalytic converter thefts rise sharply in Gilbert – Gilbert Sun News
Glendale
Man accused of stealing catalytic converters from cars in Glendale – Fox 10 Phoenix
Glendale detectives arrest catalytic converter theft suspect – Your Valley
Mesa
‘Nobody’s safe out there’: Valley catalytic converter thefts skyrocket – ABC15 News
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise in Arizona. Here’s what you can do about it – AZ Central News
Mesa police make 3 arrests in battle against catalytic converter thefts – KTAR News
Mesa Police: 6 arrested following sting operation in connection with catalytic converter thefts – Fox 10 Phoenix
Undercover Mesa cops bust accused catalytic converter thieves – 12 News
Peoria
Tri-County law enforcement agencies see increase in catalytic converter thefts – WCBU News
Phoenix
Catalytic converter thefts in Arizona jump more than 350% between 2020 and 2022 – KJZZ 91.5 News
Man arraigned after 2022 arrest where police found 1,200 catalytic converters – AZ Central News
Catalytic converter theft continues to rage in Phoenix – Arizona Capitol Times
Phoenix cops find 1,200 catalytic converters as thefts soar – AP News
Imprisoned for years: Prolific catalytic converter thief taken off Arizona’s streets – Fox 10 News
Exchange: Phoenix Sees Spike in Catalytic Converter Thefts – U.S. News
Have you seen this man? Catalytic converter thief stalks Phoenix auto shop – 12 News
‘Staggering’: Phoenix Police sees nearly 6,500% spike in reported catalytic converter theft cases – Fox 10 Phoenix
Scottsdale
Scottsdale ramps up effort on converter thefts – Scottsdale Progress News
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Tempe
VIDEO: Catalytic converter thieves caught in the act in Sun City, Tempe – AZ Family News
Tempe etching event hopes to curb catalytic converter thefts – 12 News
More than 200 car owners get VIN, license plate numbers etched onto catalytic converters – ABC 15 News
Police arrest man suspected of stealing over 100 catalytic converters in Tempe, the Valley – AZ Central News
Catalytic converter thefts rising in Tempe – Daily Independent News
Tucson
Police seek person of interest in attempted catalytic converter theft – KOLD News 13
PCSD Burglary Unit seizes over 100 catalytic converters – KGUN News
N4T Investigators: Arrests made after catalytic converter thefts – KVOA 4 Tucson News
Caught on camera: Auto dealer catches alleged thieves taking catalytic converter – KOLD 13 News
Catalytic converter theft on the rise in Tucson – KGUN 9 Tucson News
DIGGING DEEPER: Tucson Police Department’s etching event continues – KVOA 4 Tucson News
