catalytic converter thefts

Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill into law that’ll make it harder for thieves to profit off stolen catalytic converters. It’s done in an effort to crack down on the sale of stolen parts. The law, also known as Senate Bill 256, enacts several new requirements to how motor vehicle recyclers, scrap metal processors, junk dealers, junk yard owners/operators...

Police are investigating after multiple catalytic converters were stolen from a truck at a landscaping business in Wilton earlier this month. Officers received a complaint about stolen catalytic converters at a local business on Monday, May 9, at 7:20 a.m. Investigators said the two catalytic converters were taken from a 2022 Isuzu commercial truck while it was parked in the…

Because of the thefts, about 60 people Easterseals serves were unable to get to programs, volunteer work, jobs and other destinations.

A total of 15 catalytic converters were stolen from fleet vans at an organization in Watertown overnight, according to police. Officials said the theft happened at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sylvan Lake Road in the Oakville section of town. Police responded to Easterseals Employment and Community Services after getting a report of over a dozen catalytic converters being stolen. Video…

State lawmakers have passed a bill that will make it more difficult for thieves to sell catalytic converters to scrapyards and junk dealers.

The bad guys haven’t let up since our piece on catalytic converter theft. Numerous cases keep getting reported to the NBC Connecticut newsroom. Help may be on the way, with a key bill awaiting the governor’s signature. Meanwhile, frustration has continued for vehicle owners. Dave Greco of North Haven said he just became a catalytic converter theft victim.  “It’s...

A benefit dinner was held Thursday for victims of a string of catalytic converter thefts that happened in Wolcott earlier this month.

Police are investigating after two vehicles had their catalytic converters taken off at the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets on Friday. According to Clinton Police Corporal Spencer Mangs, police were called to the outlets around 3:30 p.m. after a report of 3-4 masked men were stealing catalytic converters from a vehicle in the parking lot. The suspects had fled the scene…

Correction: (April 4, 2022, 11:52 a.m. ET): State police previously identified a pickup truck as being connected to the crime. They have since determined the truck was not involved. A photo and description of the truck have been removed from this article to reflect the updated information. Connecticut State Police are investigating after a catalytic converter was stolen from a…

Waterford Police said they’ve gotten a few dozen reports of theft in town.

Police in Meriden are warning residents to be cautious amid an uptick in catalytic converter thefts across the state and specifically in the city. The police department said the “rash of catalytic converter thefts” has been happening on a regular basis. Authorities said most of these thefts happen during the overnight hours and they’re most often committed in the...

Multiple catalytic converters were stolen from cars at an used car dealer in Griswold early Wednesday morning. Connecticut State Police said three catalytic converters were stolen off of cars at East Coast Auto Sales on Route 138. The robbery happened at approximately 12:20 a.m., Troop E said. Two men were wearing hoodies and dark pants at the time of the…

Over a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from a transportation company in Berlin over the weekend. Officials said the 17 catalytic converters were taken from Specialty Transportation on Webster Street. This weekend’s thefts are the second time catalytic converters have been stolen from the business within the last month. Company officials said 27 additional catalytic converters were taken over President’s…

For the past two years, law enforcement has tried to put the brakes on a worldwide wave of catalytic converter thefts.

A total of nine catalytic converters were stolen from the Enfield Senior Center early Thursday morning. The Enfield Town Manager said Magic Buses were vandalized and thieves got away with the catalytic converters. Officials said the Public Works department was able to get three vans back up and running and service was able to resume Thursday afternoon. “It’s really...

Cheshire Police are investigating the theft of catalytic converters at four locations, including two on public school property.

Students, teachers and staff at Cheshire High School are urged to remain vigilant after catalytic converters were stolen from multiple vehicles at the school on Monday.

Students, teachers and staff at Cheshire High School are urged to remain vigilant after catalytic converters were stolen from multiple vehicles at the school on Monday. District officials said catalytic converters were taken from one vehicle in the Chapman staff parking lot and two vehicles in the student parking lot at Cheshire High School. Some catalytic converters were also stolen…

Wallingford’s North Plains Industrial Road is filled with traffic and businesses. And this year, it’s become a prime target for thieves.

Wallingford’s North Plains Industrial Road is filled with traffic and businesses. And this year, it’s become a prime target for thieves. “We get businesses on the street getting hit every single day. We, our own business, has been hit a couple of times now,” said Plaza Service Center manager Nick Clark. Clark said stealing a catalytic converter from a...