Catalytic converter theft is skyrocketing in Utah. Why are they stolen, and what’s being done?

Thefts are up by almost 600 percent, the attorney general’s office reported. One local auto shop is seeing up to 40 catalytic converter replacement cases a week.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sam Howard, assistant manager at Master Muffler in Murray replaces a worn out catalytic converter on a vehicle on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Utah, and some legislation is being considered to help track stolen converters.

Catalytic converter theft is skyrocketing in Utah. Why are they stolen, and what’s being done?

Thefts are up by almost 600 percent, the attorney general’s office reported. One local auto shop is seeing up to 40 catalytic converter replacement cases a week.

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