This is directly for those who live in the Santa Clarita area, but this definitely applies to everyone, EVERYWHERE.
My old college in Santa Clarita sent out an email regarding catalytic converter thefts. Here's a transcript:
" Dear College of the Canyons Student,
As you can see from the subject line, I am writing to inform the campus community about the theft of two catalytic converters from cars parked in Lot 2 on the Valencia Campus. Catalytic converters are found under the car near the muffler. They are there to reduce smog.
Why catalytic converters?
Apparently, catalytic converter theft is an epidemic across the country because the price of platinum, one of the metals in the converter, has skyrocketed. Thieves can get $40 to $50 for a converter from an unscrupulous scrap metal dealer. Toyotas, especially 4Runners, are particular targets -- not only do their catalytic converters contain plenty of platinum, their high ground clearance makes them particularly easy targets. In fact, today’s thefts involved Toyotas."
My old college in Santa Clarita sent out an email regarding catalytic converter thefts. Here's a transcript:
" Dear College of the Canyons Student,
As you can see from the subject line, I am writing to inform the campus community about the theft of two catalytic converters from cars parked in Lot 2 on the Valencia Campus. Catalytic converters are found under the car near the muffler. They are there to reduce smog.
Why catalytic converters?
Apparently, catalytic converter theft is an epidemic across the country because the price of platinum, one of the metals in the converter, has skyrocketed. Thieves can get $40 to $50 for a converter from an unscrupulous scrap metal dealer. Toyotas, especially 4Runners, are particular targets -- not only do their catalytic converters contain plenty of platinum, their high ground clearance makes them particularly easy targets. In fact, today’s thefts involved Toyotas."
