Crime & Safety
Which Towns Had The Most Catalytic Converters Stolen In 'Operation Cut And Run'?
Woburn totaled 49, with more than half of that number taken on Augusts 16, 2022. Wilmington reported 37, and Millbury counted 32.
April 12, 2023 / 12:48 PM
WOBURN - Prosecutors announced Wednesday that catalytic converter thieves worked "like a a NASCAR pit crew" to steal the valuable car parts from nearly 500 vehicles in Massachusetts over the past year.
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A criminal complaint released in the "Operation Cut and Run" case details the date and location for the 471 catalytic converter theft incidents. Some towns were hit more than once.
Woburn totaled 49, with more than half of that number taken on Augusts 16, 2022. Wilmington reported 37, and Millbury counted 32. Take a look at the list provided by authorities below, which goes in chronological order and notes the number of vehicles from which catalytic converters were stolen.
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