So far this year, 1,552 of the devices have been stolen in Winnipeg. Victims whose vehicles were made inoperable after their catalytic converter was cut out greeted Tuesday’s news with joy.

Thieves have cut converters out of school buses in Winnipeg, hundreds have been stolen in Edmonton and in Calgary, a man died in Feb. 2020 after it appeared he was trying to steal a catalytic ...

If your catalytic converter is stolen, the cost to replace it in Canada ranges from $500 to $3,000. Cooper said it takes between five and 10 minutes for an experienced thief to use a portable power ...

Aug. 31—Police received a report of a catalytic converter that was cut off a vehicle at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday at 21714 733rd Ave. in Albert Lea. Possible burglary reported Email newsletter signup ...

Cooper said it takes between five and 10 minutes for an experienced thief to use a portable power saw to cut through the two metal pipes and remove the catalytic converter on most passenger vehicles.

Thieves remove or cut out catalytic converters and sell them to metal recyclers or scrap dealers for fast money — usually around $100 per item.