Specialized catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter theft is rampant nowadays. A lot of motorists now fear that the next time they park their car in a public place; their car’s performance may not be the same by the time they leave. But catalytic converter thieves are no longer getting just any kind of catalytic converters; they are now specifically targeting those of the Toyota 4Runner. Such incident has been reported in Chesterfield. This county of Virginia has been having continuous problem regarding stolen catalytic converters, but recently, the theft have been pertaining to a specific vehicle.
One may ask, “What is it with the Toyota 4Runner’s catalytic converter?” Aside from the precious metals in all catalytic converters, the SUV’s catalytic converter is very easy to reach. Other pickup trucks’ cat cons are also relatively easy to reach, since all they have to do is slide under the vehicle and cut the pipe where the precious metals are and get it. It would be very easy for them especially if they know their way around a certain vehicle. Familiarity of which part they need to target and its location is very important for them.
Police reports that aside from the Toyota 4Runner, Tundras and Tacomas are also prime targets, because their catalytic converters are easy to remove.
The three most commonly used precious metals in catalysts are platinum, palladium, and rhodium. According to a police official, these materials are used in the manufacturing electronics, jewelry, glass, and medical and dental equipment. According to some reports, Platinum is the most valuable metal. Reports say that the latest market price is about $1300 an ounce.
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September 20th, 2008 at 3:34 am
The theft of 4runner catalytic converters is so out of control that law enforcement is forming task forces in Wa state to try and slow the theft rate. Recyclers are willing to take in large quantities of the converters with no questions asked. Until a realistic law is passed requiring documentation as to the source of a converter before a recycler buys it the problem will continue. We actually have thieves taking these converters out of state to get top dollar.
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