Posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2011 : 8:29 a.m.
Catalytic converters stolen from two cars in Ypsilanti
By Lee Higgins
Catalytic converters were reported stolen Sunday from two cars in Ypsilanti, a crime summary said.
At 9:40 a.m., someone reported that a catalytic converter was taken during the night from a car in the 10 block of North Huron Street, the summary said.
At 11 a.m., someone reported that a catalytic converter was taken during the night from a car in the 500 block of West Forest Avenue, the summary said. Police do not have any suspects.
Anyone with information can call police at (734) 483-9510.
Comments
RJA
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 : 4:01 a.m.
I think iCraig hit the nail on the head.
iCraig
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 : 5:49 p.m.
Just for kicks ask your dealer how much it cost to replace your converter and you will see why there is a black market for them.
Wolf's Bane
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 : 2:13 p.m.
I understand what a catalytic converter does, but why are they so popular with thieves? Anyone?
dading dont delete me bro
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 : 3:21 p.m.
thieves are after the 'honeycomb' metal inside. $$$$$
tdw
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 : 2:43 p.m.
It's an expensive part, like air bags. They also contain platinum