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Police: Thieves Target Catalytic Converters

POSTED: 6:17 pm CST January 30, 2007

Arlington, TEXAS -- Arlington police said they’ve seen a recent rise in
catalytic converter thefts from cars.

Police said they have already had six incidents of catalytic converter --
an exhaust component -- thefts in Arlington so far this month. In each of
those six cases, thieves stole from Honda Elements.

Catalytic converters contain a precious metal, which is why thieves are
targeting them, police said. They cost up to $1,000 to replace.

Arlington police asked the public to contact them if they see any
suspicious activity near a Honda Element.