Crime & Safety
Nassau Police Report Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts
Thieves are cutting the part off the bottom of cars and selling it for scrap. See what areas were affected this week.
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 these thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles for the week ending Sept. 22:
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- Sept. 16: Cemat Auto Body Shop, New Hyde Park
- Sept. 20: Concord Avenue, Williston Park
- Sept. 20: Mineola Boulevard, Mineola
- Sept. 20: North Shore Farms, Mineola
- Sept. 20: Horton House Apartments, Mineola
- Sept. 21: Stauber Drive, Plainview
- Sept. 20: Center Street, Herricks
- Sept. 21: S 5th Street, Bethpage
- Sept. 21: Shafter Avenue, Albertson
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