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3 charged in $2.4M catalytic converter theft ring in Boston, New England
Three Rhode Island men face federal charges for allegedly stealing and selling over $2.4 million worth of catalytic converters across New England, officials say.
A CT man was the leader of theft ring that hit victims across the state. He took in millions.
He “permitted his suppliers to use fictitious names or business names in order to create the appearance of proper recordkeeping,” according to authorities.
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Leader of catalytic converter theft ring sentenced to 5 years in prison
Catalytic converters contain precious metals, can easily be removed from vehicles, and are difficult to trace. The average scrap price for catalytic converters varies between $300-$1,500 ...
Sacramento man sentenced for role in $38 million catalytic converter theft ring
The indictment said the thieves used an app that gave real time pricing for their customers allowing them to look up market ...
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Catalytic converter thefts in Connecticut drop dramatically, police and insurers say. Here's why.
The once rampant thefts of catalytic converters have slowed to a trickle, police throughout Connecticut say. Thefts of the auto exhaust components started to swell five years ago, peaking in 2022 and ...
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Sacramento man sentenced for role in $38 million catalytic converter theft ring
The stolen catalytic converters would be held at storage facilities ... They did not have a scrap yard or a valid business license. The indictment also said the thieves used an app that gave ...