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Harris, Fort Bend counties top list for most catalytic converter thefts in Texas: AAA

AAA has released its list of top counties in Texas with the highest levels of catalytic converter thefts Monday.

Here are the top counties for catalytic converter theft:

  • No. 1 – Harris County
  • No. 2 – Fort Bend
  • No. 3 – Dallas
  • No. 4 – Bexar

Joshua Zuber, public affairs for AAA Texas, explains why there is a rise in this crime and ways to prevent it from happening to you or your family.

AAA Texas offers the following tips to prevent catalytic converter theft:

  • When possible, park in well-lit areas and close to building entrances.
  • If you have a garage at your house, park your car inside and keep the garage door shut.
  • If you own a high clearance vehicle like a truck or SUV, store it in a secure location.
  • Have the catalytic converter welded to your car’s frame, which may make it harder to steal.
  • Look into buying a converter-protection device that has been developed for the Prius and other vehicles targeted by thieves.
  • Consider engraving your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the catalytic converter – this may help alert a scrap dealer that it was stolen and make it easier to find the owner.
  • Security devices, such as locks, are available that attach to the converter, making it harder to steal.
  • Calibrate your car’s alarm to go off when it detects vibration.
  • Carry a good insurance policy. Most insurance companies cover replacement costs if the vehicle owner has the optional comprehensive coverage, which covers damage to a vehicle not caused by a crash.

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