First generation Toyota Prius and Ford F-250s are popular targets for the thefts and the precious metals that the catalytic converters contain
Los Angeles—Nineteen people were arrested and $750,000 worth of catalytic converters were recovered in an operation targeting several locations in Los Angeles last, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
The police department reported catalytic converter thefts climbed 400 percent in 2020 compared to the year before. First generation Toyota Prius and Ford F-250s are popular targets for the thefts and the precious metals that the catalytic converters contain, as well as larger vehicles that have bigger units.
Warrants were served at four locations in Los Angeles that were tied to catalytic converter thefts in the Santa Clarita Valley and other county areas. Police recovered 250 catalytic converters that collectively were valued at approximately $750,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station at 661-255-1121. Those who wish to submit an anonymous tips can call LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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