Thief's quick payday costs thousands to fix: Police record more stolen catalytic converters in 2018

An old trend is resurfacing across the Kansas City metro area. The number of catalytic converters reported stolen increased from 2017 to 2018. Police said criminals target the car part because it easy to remove and contains valuable metals such as platinum and rhodium. The thieves make about $200 selling the part to salvage yards, but replacing a catalytic converter costs owners about $1,500 minimum.