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Stacks of stolen catalytic converters recovered in California theft bust
2026 U.S. City Risk Ranking

Massive Catalytic Converter Theft in California

Learn what drivers should know and how to protect a vehicle.
Catalytic Converter Thieves: Always Assume They Are Armed, Dangerous, and Working With Backup
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Catalytic Converter Thieves: Always Assume They Are Armed, Dangerous, and Working With Backup

Catalytic converter theft is not just a property crime—it can become a life-or-death situation within seconds. If you hear cutting, grinding, or metal-sawing sounds near a parked vehicle, do not co...
Person attempting catalytic converter theft under a parked vehicle at night
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Catalytic Converter Theft in Progress? What Houston Drivers Should Do

Learn what to do and to handle the situation.
Person witnessing catalytic converter theft from a safe distance without confronting thief
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Hear a Saw? Don’t Be a Hero

Witnessing a catalytic converter theft? Don’t confront the thief. Learn what to do.
Toyota Tundra with ADD A CAT catalytic converter shield installed for theft protection
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Your Toyota Tundra Deserves Better Than an Easy Target

You didn’t buy a Toyota Tundra to blend in. You bought it because it’s powerful, dependable, and built to handle whatever you put in front of it. But its ground clearance can also give catalytic co...
2026 U.S. catalytic converter theft city risk ranking table with top 20 metropolitan areas and their risk levels
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2026 U.S. Catalytic Converter Theft City Risk Ranking

2026 U.S. Catalytic Converter Theft City Risk Ranking California and Houston. Texas make up the top listed catalytic converter thefts in the United States.
2026 rise in catalytic converter theft in Houston on police report table
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2026 Catalytic Converter Theft is Rising

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Underneath view of a car with a catalytic converter shield installed for theft prevention
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The Ultimate Guide to Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention with Shielding Solutions

Catalytic converter theft has become a pressing issue for vehicle owners. These essential components, found underneath most cars, contain valuable metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The ...