More Than A Dozen Catalytic Converters Reported Stolen This Week: NCPD

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — The theft of catalytic converters from cars is on the rise across the country, and Nassau County is no exception.

A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle's exhaust system. It converts the engine exhaust to less hazardous gases, and uses valuable metals to do so. Catalytic converters can contain platinum, palladium or rhodium, which make them prime targets for thieves, since they can sell the metals for scrap.

The Nassau County Police Department reported the following thefts of catalytic converters for the week ending Nov. 10.

• Nov. 2: Bellaire Road, Massapequa
• Nov. 4: Garfield Avenue, Mineola
• Nov. 2: Eileen Avenue, Plainview
• Nov. 3: Rhode Avenue, North Merrick
• Nov. 5: Prince Street, Baldwin (attempt)
• Nov. 5: W Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt
• Nov. 4: N William Street, Baldwin
• Nov. 4: E Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
• Nov. 4: Villa Street, Roslyn Heights
• Nov. 2: Hilldale Road, Albertson
• Nov. 4: Fairhaven Road, Carle Place
• Nov. 4: Constable Lane, Levittown
• Nov. 3: Maywood Drive, Seaford
• Nov. 6: Albertson Place, Mineola
• Nov. 3: Elliot Drive, Hicksville
• Nov. 8: Grand Avenue, Bellmore
• Nov. 9: Neptune Place E, Massapequa