05-Dec-18 Catalytic Converter Thefts 16th District (Jefferson Park) P18-N-302(CA) --NPNumerous catalytic converter thefts have been occurring throughout Chicago and the 16th District. After a catalytic converter has been removed, the vehicle will sound loud and “gravelly” when started. Catalytic converter thefts typically occur at night or during very early morning hours and when vehicles are parked for prolonged periods in areas accessible to thieves. In these incidents, an unknown offender(s) cut and removed the catalytic converter from vehicles.
