Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the country. Russia could make it worse.
New York City has seen a huge spike in thefts, jumping from 2,070 in 2021 to 7,000 in 2022, the New York Times reported, citing the New York Police Department.
"The NYPD has developed an etching program that allows individuals to etch a code/number to a catalytic converter and then link that code to a website where it can be tracked," the NYPD told Insider in a statement."The etching allows police to trace the part back to the car and owner, making it less attractive for thieves to steal.
LASD, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the National Automobile Dealers Association did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.Subscribe to push notifications
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