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An automotive technician etches a catalytic converter with the car's license plate number in Huntington Beach, Calif. on November 13. The free public service, sponsored by local police departments, is aimed to deter thefts.July 8, 2022, 3:20 PM UTCA treasure chest of valuable metals that sits underneath every car has sparked a rash of thefts. Now legislators in Washington and statehouses are fighting back.
Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., who introduced the bill, told NBC News in an email that these steps will discourage black market sales and give law enforcement more tools to handle the thiefs. Driving without a converter is illegal in some states, and replacing one is expensive. David Glawe, NICB president and CEO, pegged the price of a replacement catalytic converter at about $3,000, up from $1,000 in recent years.
And for a crime that takes less than a minute to execute, and can be committed with a $100 saw bought at any Home Depot, the rewards outweigh the risks. Nick Leppert moved to Chicago from California last month and had been there no more than 72 hours when the catalytic converter was stolen from their Toyota Prius.
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