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)
Recent news stories about catalytic converter theft in Missouri
Columbia
Columbia police: Stolen catalytic converters cases as cost of metals rise – ABC17 News
Catalytic converter theft in Columbia – Republic Times
Independence
Kansas City
Independence Man Indicted for Multi-million Dollar Conspiracy to Sell Stolen Catalytic Converters – Justice Gov
A surge of catalytic converter thefts has Kansas Citians rethinking where they park – KCUR News
Dozens of travelers arriving home to catalytic converter thefts at KCI Airport – FOX4 KC
Lee’s Summit
More victims come forward after recognizing thieves in TikTok about robbery – KCTV5 News
Police say they arrested suspect under a car as he tried to steal catalytic converter – FOX4 KC
O’Fallon
Springfield
Seven in southern Missouri indicted in catalytic converter theft ring – KRCG TV News
Authorities seize stolen catalytic converters, other stolen property from Greene County location – MSN
Feds say Missouri ring stole, sold thousands of catalytic converters – SLT Today
Catalytic converter thefts skyrocketed in 2021, and Springfieldians are paying the price – Springfield News Leader
St. Charles
St. Charles County Police Urge Citizens to Remain Cautious About Auto Thefts, Break-Ins and Catalytic Converter Thefts – Boone Country Connection
Police search for St. Charles County catalytic converter theft – FOX2 Now
St. Joseph
Car thefts and stolen catalytic converters increase in Buchanan County – KQTV News
Catalytic converters make prime targets for theft – News Press Now
St. Louis
Multiple catalytic converters stolen from business off Hampton Avenue – FOX 2 Now
Cars stripped for easy cash, News 4 Investigates goes undercover to tackle catalytic converter theft – KMOV 4
St. Louis police seek catalytic converter thieves – The Morning Sun
St. Louis man allegedly caught trying to steal catalytic converter in Arnold area – My Leader Paper