Over the past two weeks, the City of Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has received four reports of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles.
In 2008, Sevierville experienced a rash of catalytic converter thefts, as did many cities nationally. When stolen. the catalytic converters are typically unbolted or sawed-off; SUV’s and pick-up trucks are the most frequent targets because thieves can more easily get underneath these vehicles to access the catalytic converter.
Thieves often sell the catalytic converters to junk dealers as scrap metal, but many also remove the precious metals used inside the catalytic converters. The metals, such as platinum and gold, are very valuable.
Prevention of catalytic converter theft is difficult because the converters can be removed with few tools in a matter of minutes. Vehicle owners are encouraged to park in well traveled and populated areas, even during the daylight hours, and park inside a garage at home.
Anyone with information on these incidents is requested to contact the SPD at (865) 453-5506.
 

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