Catalytic Converter
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Man busted with 439 stolen catalytic converters for export to U.S.: Burnaby RCMPPolice allege the man was buying the stolen parts from a mobile metal scrapper then mixing them with legitimately acquired ones ones for shipment to the U.S.CrimeJun 26, 2024
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Richmond cracks down on catalytic converter thefts with new etching programTo combat catalytic converter thefts, Richmond RCMP, in partnership with the city and ICBC has launched a program called You Etch It. We Catch It.CrimeFeb 28, 2024
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Surrey man’s insurance deductible hiked by $2,200 after 3rd catalytic converter theftAccording to ICBC, claims for catalytic converter thefts in B.C. increased from 89 in 2017 to 1,953 in 2021, while the costs attached to them rose to a little over $4 million.CrimeFeb 19, 2024
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‘Domino effect’: Surrey, B.C. man’s catalytic converter stolen a 4th timeWhen Randy Morris turned his car on to go to work on Thursday, he heard a tell-tale "horrible noise." He knew right away his catalytic converter had been stolen — again.CrimeFeb 2, 2024
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Police seek info after numerous catalytic converters stolen from Etobicoke parking lotPolice say numerous catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles in the parking lot of an Etobicoke business in May.CrimeJul 13, 2023
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Winnipeg police get cash injection for catalytic converter programCrime Stoppers is pouring more money into an initiative launched last summer that sees auto shops paint and engrave catalytic converters to track them should they be stolen.CrimeJul 10, 2023
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Calgary changes bylaw to clamp down on illicit catalytic converter salesThe Business Licence Bylaw change comes after the catalytic converter thefts have seen year-over-year increases.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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B.C. woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converterA B.C. woman is upset she's being asked to pay up to $400 on top of her deductible to replace her catalytic converter after it was stolen.CrimeJun 16, 2023
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Edmonton man resorts to using barbed wire to prevent catalytic converter theftOne Edmonton man found creative ways to prevent thieves from stealing his catalytic converter. It comes at a time when the city is lobbying other governments to strengthen laws.CanadaJun 14, 2023
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City of Surrey, RCMP crack down on catalytic converter thefts with bylaw change, new programChanges have been made to a bylaw with input from the Surrey RCMP detachment, which has also started a new program aimed at curbing catalytic converter thefts.CrimeApr 5, 2023
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