Tips to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts
Tips to Prevent Catalytic Converter Thefts The theft of catalytic converters in Arlington, Texas and surrounding municipalities continue to plague communities. This is due, in part, by the ease of removing the catalytic converter and the value of the various metals found within. Most Local Police Department’s Property Crimes Units are working hard to mitigate this criminal act by closely examining each reported incident, sharing information with other law enforcement agencies, identifying suspects, and presenting various cases to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. In order to assist police investigators with combating this problem, we ask that the public take the following considerations in order to better protect their vehicles: Defensive Parking Always park your vehicle in an area that allows the most visibility to a passerby. Take note of any security cameras that are in the area and park in a location where your vehicle can be monitored. Effecti...