Catalytic Converter Theft – Oregon

Recent news stories about catalytic converter theft in Oregon

Catalytic converter theft can happen anywhere, however, here are just a few examples of catalytic converter theft in Oregon’s major cities:

Beaverton

Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested – Beaverton Police
Scrap Metal Task Force Catching Catalytic Converter Thieves in Oregon – Brake and Front End

Bend

Corvallis

Here’s the Tea: What you need to know if your catalytic converter is stolen – The Daily Barometer

Eugene

Gresham

Catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles while parked on Gresham campus – Mt. Hood Community College

Hillsboro

Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across Washington County – Pamplin Media

Medford

Medford police arrest suspect in string of catalytic converter thefts – Mail Tribune

Portland

PDX sees more catalytic converter thefts, even after added security measures – Fox 12 Oregon
Portland, state confront ‘huge problem’ of surging catalytic converter thefts – Oregon Live
Thief swipes five catalytic converters from Portland Public Schools trucks – KGW 8 News
Oregon confronts ‘huge problem’ of surging catalytic converter thefts – Bend Bulletin

Salem

Three charged in connection with catalytic converter thefts – Salem News

Springfield

Catalytic converter thefts skyrocketed in 2021, and Springfieldians are paying the price – Springfield News-Leader

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