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 Minnesota
Catalytic converter theft can happen anywhere, however, here are just a few examples of catalytic converter theft in Minnesota’s major cities:
Bloomington
Theft suspects were easy to see in the light of day – Hometown Source
Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park Police arrest man with tools for removing catalytic converters – CCX Media
Catalytic converter thefts rise to record numbers in some cities – CCX Media
Duluth
Lakeville
Catalytic converter thefts hitting southeast metro – Hometown Source
Maple Grove
Maple Grove police see upstick in catalytic converter thefts – CCX Media
Catalytic converter thefts in Minnesota up 425% in 2021 – KROC News
Minneapolis
It could soon be harder to sell used catalytic converters in Minneapolis – MinnPost
Minneapolis City Council passes ordinance aimed at catalytic converter thefts – KSTP News
Catalytic converter thefts in Minneapolis and Saint Paul approaching 2019 nationwide levels – The Center Square
Police: Catalytic converter thief strikes again, gets 11th DWI – Bring me the news
Rise in catalytic converter thefts prompt new city laws – CBT News
Plymouth
Rochester
Man arrested in string of catalytic converter thefts in SE Minnesota – KTTC News
Two catalytic converters stolen from vehicles in Northwest Rochester – Post Bulletin
More catalytic converters stolen across Rochester – Post Bulletin
Catalytic converter theft in Rochester happened in broad daylight – KROC News
Shawn Clement, 36, Charged In Connection With 100+ Catalytic Converter Thefts – CBS Minnesota News
St. Paul
St. Paul Police: Man shot after confronting catalytic converter thieves – Fox 9 News
Catalytic converter thief’s case files offer insight into crime of opportunity – KARE 11 News
Man wounded in shooting when he confronts would-be catalytic converter thief in St. Paul – Yahoo Sports
Catalytic converter thefts in Minnesota surge as local, state officials seek tougher penalties – InForum
Woodbury
Police: 2 men arrested after attempted catalytic converter theft in Woodbury – FOX 9 KMSP
