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Catalytic converter thefts decline after pandemic-era surge

Por: NBC News Business November 05, 2023

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Thefts of catalytic converters surged so aggressively during the pandemic that Congress looked to step in. Now, new data indicates that the tidal wave of thefts is subsiding. Claims data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows that the average number of catalytic converters stolen each month is down significantly from its peak in 2022 through the first nine months of this year. Basic economics may be a factor.  Catalytic converters, an... + full article



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