Thieves are stealing common powertrain controller modules from semitrucks, leaving the vehicles inoperable and costing the owners up to $3,000 a pop.
The crime wasn’t noticed by most law enforcement agencies until November, when the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department began hearing reports of dozens of semitrucks being hit by the latest crime trend.
Last year, the department wasn’t tracking thefts of CPCs. Since November, the department has received reports of 40 stolen units. Thefts of automobile catalytic converters are rising in the U.S., and California drivers are the top victims. Sgt. Robert Pair of the Bakersfield Police Department said investigators had seen no thefts involving the CPC units in all of 2021. Then during a two-month period starting in July, investigators got 27 reports of thefts of CPC modules, immediately drawing their attention.
Making sure all doors are locked and that windows are rolled up when the vehicle is parked — good tips to prevent thefts in any vehicle — are also encouraged.
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