{"id":41353,"date":"2012-10-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-25T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2012\/10\/25\/catalytic-converter-thefts-increase-in-omaha-at-unmc\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T20:29:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T01:29:01","slug":"catalytic-converter-thefts-increase-in-omaha-at-unmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2012\/10\/25\/catalytic-converter-thefts-increase-in-omaha-at-unmc\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalytic converter thefts increase in Omaha, at UNMC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><p>Theft of catalytic converters is on the rise in Omaha, and UNMC has not been immune.  <\/p>\n<p>Catalytic converters are emission control devices found on the exhaust system of most vehicles.  <\/p>\n<p><B>Precious metals<\/B><\/p>\n<p>Thieves scrap the catalytic converters, as some of the metals contained within the converters have increased in value.  Repairs due to damage caused by theft are expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Suspects are known to target high-clearance vehicles, such as SUVs, trucks, vans and fleet vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the thefts have occurred in broad daylight, in both heavily and lightly traveled areas.  <\/p>\n<p><B>Prevention steps<\/B><\/p>\n<p>Here are some steps to prevent catalytic converters theft:<br \/>\n<UL><LI>Always park in well-lighted areas.<br \/>\n<LI>At shopping centers and other similar parking lots, park close to the entrance of the building.<br \/>\n<LI>When parking on campus, contact campus security immediately at 402-559-5111 when observing suspicious activity.<br \/>\n<LI>Have your license plate number or VIN engraved on the converter to make it traceable.  This can act as a theft deterrent and help with police investigations.<br \/>\n<LI>Visit a local muffler shop and have the converter secured to the vehicle&#8217;s frame with a couple of pieces of hardened steel welded to the frame.<br \/>\n<LI>Check out the different types of catalytic converter theft deterrent systems available at your local auto parts store or on the internet. <\/UL><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See prevention steps that can protect your 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