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New legislation aimed at decreasing catalytic converter thefts
Connecticut ranks eighth in the country for the highest number of catalytic converters stolen, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Thieves stole from vehicles parked in apartment complexes, school bus yards and even school parking lots. Now the Connecticut Senate and House passed legislation lawmakers hope will help. House Bill 6796 will allow Connecticut to make agreements with…
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Over 2 Dozen Catalytic Converters Stolen From School Buses in East Hartford
Police are investigating after over two dozen catalytic converters were stolen from school buses at a bus company in East Hartford.
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Over 2 Dozen Catalytic Converters Stolen From School Buses in East Hartford
Police are investigating after over two dozen catalytic converters were stolen from school buses at two bus companies in East Hartford. Autumn Transportation said at least 26 catalytic converters were taken while the school buses were parked at their bus lot on Oakland Avenue. There were 71 total buses parked there. These buses serve Capital Regional Education Council (CREC) schools,…
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Police Arrest Man Accused of Stealing Several Catalytic Converters Across CT
Police have arrested a Waterbury man that’s accused of stealing numerous catalytic converters from cars across Connecticut, including on the Western CT State University campus. The university said the thief allegedly stole catalytic converters across the region, including one theft that happened on the WCSU campus. Brookfield Police arrested Dmetrius Johnson on first-degree larceny and criminal mischief charges. Campus...
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21 Charged in Federal Takedown of Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Federal agents raided the New Jersey mansion of a businessman allegedly involved in a nationwide stolen catalytic converter ring that brought in more than $38 million in stolen car parts