How lawmakers are attempting to combat rising thefts of catalytic converters

How lawmakers are attempting to combat rising thefts of catalytic converters We examine the rise in catalytic converter thefts across the country and the steps lawmakers are taking to combat this crime. (InvestigateTV)

By Heather Graf, Stacy Wimmer and InvestigateTV Staff

(InvestigateTV) — It’s a crime of opportunity running rampant in the United States.

A recent CARFAX report found at least 153,000 catalytic converter thefts in 2022, but the number could be higher because many victims often don’t file an insurance claim.

Reporter Heather Graf examines the rise in catalytic converter thefts and the steps lawmakers are taking to combat this crime.

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Heather Graf

Heather Graf

Heather Graf is an award-winning journalist for InvestigateTV+, working as a national reporter based in Washington, D.C.