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Home > Blog > Increase Seen in Catalytic Converter Thefts
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021

Increase Seen in Catalytic Converter Thefts

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                                                                    January 20, 2021

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Increase Seen in Catalytic Converter Thefts

Rise in Thefts Reported

We have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts in 2020. These thefts have occurred in various states and with increasing frequency. Some of our insured businesses have suffered multiple crimes at one location.

Businesses with multiple vehicles parked overnight in unsecured lots are particularly vulnerable.

While we are seeing these crimes mostly with commercial autos, auto repair garages storing passenger cars have also been affected.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has also identified catalytic converter theft as an ongoing problem. They attribute this to many factors including increased value of salvage metal generally and certain rare metals found in catalytic converters in particular.

A few safety tips

There are measures you can share with your policyholders to help prevent these crimes. Merchants Special Investigation Unit, along with our Claim Teams and The NICB, suggest the following:

· Ensure vehicles are secured (locked) at all times

· Secure vehicles in locked, gated areas or indoor garages

· Use security lighting that stays on or is motion sensitive

· Install cameras and recording devices in areas where vehicles are stored

· Security cameras should be HD for better quality of video

· Promptly report any thefts or attempted thefts to your local police

visit our website: www.merchantsgroup.com

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