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KPRC 2 Investigates: Police say thieves targeting catalytic converters at higher rate than ever

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Published 23 Sep 2021

Thieves are targeting catalytic converters over any other car part at an unprecedented rate in Houston, leaving thousands of dollars of damage behind for the victims.

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    @charlestoole17893 years ago As a retired ase certified tech i only see so many ways to stop this, 1) stop the production of heavy metal converters 2) only use aftermarket production . ...Expand 22
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    @lordchrisderson59643 years ago Anger is wicked it' s the same energy as hate.
    there is no hate in love change today.
    darkness cannot exist in the same place as light at the same time.
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    @icycold94063 years ago Whoever is buying it is responsible toobuying stolen goods. 25
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    @justmike59893 years ago The rates get even higher when videos like this are posted. By the way im looking for a reliable and quiet battery powered hacksaw, any.
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    @jedisdad22653 years ago These criminals need stiffer penalties, such as life for this bs. Scrap yard need to be regulated. 17
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    @americanpatriot4773 years ago Here is a novel idea! Make the sale and possession of used catalytic converters illegal and punishable by a felony up to five years!
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    @simplyme16513 years ago Ripped off by thieves then the repair shops gonna really rip you off again with their costs. Seriously f. Ked. 4
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    @andylin65603 years ago " do not confront these guys, they will fight back" what i heard " these guys will fight back, so i had to defend myself" 4
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    @bitchwhereat3 years ago And thus the problem, dont fight those guy so what are people suppose to do call the cops that cant do anything. Hell people murder people everyday out here and be out of jail in less then hour! 5
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    @uncapabrew48073 years ago We have cameras. Every one company has cameras! This is big game mo. Too! 5
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    @racerboy22123 years ago I won' tthem with physical bodily force, but i will assure the only thing they receive is a brand new toe tag! If they cannot run a hollowpoint round, they are going home in a bodybag, no question. ...Expand 2
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    @rubytuesday93193 years ago There are ads on craigslist to buy them. 1
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    @truthfinder104903 years ago Many are sold in mexico, their high dollar there. 3
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    @candice-ix7xo3 years ago This happened to my sister 2 weeks ago now she walking to work.
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    @greggthunderburg72943 years ago What' s the new law that went into effect? 3
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    @leemajor6013 years ago They better be ready because my fn is!
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    @LorddVader3 years ago If you are going out, cut your cata convertor off and put it in your car. Be safe people. Don' t let the thieves get to you. Be smart. 3
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    @FelipeHernandez-hk6bm3 years ago One of them left they nike sandal behind.
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    @diggorypat663 years ago Why are the people who are accepting the part not turning them away. 1
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    @bearmerica66683 years ago Last week they only cut one end off because old navy employees called me out. I thought they got it until i had to take photo for insurance. People video . ...Expand 2
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    @chriscox47733 years ago I catch someone at my car its going to be my g19 gen5 vs there sawzall. Shoot first ask questions later some people just don' t understand how to leave people and there property alone.
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    @crimerate62433 years ago Slippin // get mines get one slipin h town tang.
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    @uncapabrew48073 years ago Real simple! You cash in junk dealer - dealers id who took! What car did this come from and vid -wtf at least slow it down! 4
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    @jmaxx76493 years ago Welfare checks dont buy gold teeth ppl lol.
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    @charlestoole17893 years ago As a retired ase certified tech i only see so many ways to stop this, 1) stop the production of heavy metal converters 2) only use aftermarket production . ...Expand 22
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    @racerboy22123 years ago I won' tthem with physical bodily force, but i will assure the only thing they receive is a brand new toe tag! If they cannot run a hollowpoint round, they are going home in a bodybag, no question. ...Expand 2
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    @bearmerica66683 years ago Last week they only cut one end off because old navy employees called me out. I thought they got it until i had to take photo for insurance. People video . ...Expand 2