California sheriff’s deputies etching license plate numbers into catalytic converters to deter thieves
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that catalytic converter thefts skyrocketed 400% in 2020.
Catalytic Converters Etched For Free At Walnut Sheriff's StationAuto workers etched each vehicle's license plate number on their catalytic converter to deter theft. Amy Johnson reports.
Thieves Target Toyota Prius Catalytic Converters In CambridgeThere have been more than 40 catalytic converter thefts reported in Cambridge. WBZ-TV's Nick Emmons reports.
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