The Repository26d
State Farm: Catalytic converter theft claims dropped this year; see where Ohio ranks
The precious metals found in catalytic converters are drawing less interest from thieves in Ohio. Theft claims for catalytic converters are down this year at State Farm, as the company reported ...
Leicester Mercury29d
Wood burning stove owners told take action after first £300 fine
Last month our research found that nearly one in ten wood burning and solid fuel stove users leave it years before sweeping their chimneys putting their homes at risk of catching fire and emitting ...
SFGate29d
Officials find 700 suspected stolen catalytic converters at Bay Area recycling plant
Search warrants served at two East Bay locations Tuesday morning resulted in the discovery of hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters, which officials believe are tied to an organized ...
WTAE-TV12d
Westmoreland DA announces sentences for three suspects involved in catalytic converter theft ring
THESE THREE MEN WERE ARRESTED IN JANUARY OF 2023 ON CHARGES THEY RAN ORGANIZED THEFT RING TARGETING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. PROSECUTORS SAY THE THREE TARGETED CAR DEALERSHIPS, TOWING SERVICES AND ...
The Boston Globe7d
Leader of Mass. based catalytic converter theft crew gets 10-year federal prison term
The reputed head of a Massachusetts-based theft ring received a 10-year prison sentence Tuesday for his role in a scheme that targeted catalytic converters on hundreds of vehicles, along with ...
The Georgia Straight5d
Top 6 Best Small Wood Stoves in 2024
Wood stoves are popular among many property owners, especially in colder areas, as they provide reliable heating and can also be used for cooking. However, not all wood stoves are created equal.
CBS News29d
San Pablo police seize over 700 stolen catalytic converters
San Pablo police, working with the county sheriff's office, seized more than 700 stolen catalytic converters and 1,100 pounds of copper cable wire on Tuesday. Police said they launched a joint ...
NBC Bay Area27d
East Bay authorities recover over 700 stolen catalytic converters, copper wire
Contra Costa County authorities arrested three men caught with hundreds of allegedly stolen catalytic converters and copper cable wires on Tuesday, according to San Pablo police. Police said the ...
Mercury News28d
Crime and Public Safety
SAN PABLO – East Bay authorities on Tuesday arrested three men on suspicion of buying and selling millions of dollars worth of stolen copper wire and catalytic converters. Related Articles Crime ...
The Scotsman20d
Wood burner ban U-turn as SNP confirms 'climbdown' on stoves after backlash
SNP ministers have confirmed a “long overdue climbdown” by scrapping plans to ban the installation of wood burning stoves after a backlash from rural communities. Climate action minister ...
ABC7 San Francisco28d
More than 700 stolen catalytic converters recovered at Bay Area recycling center
RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says detectives recovered more than 700 stolen catalytic converters and 1,100 pounds of copper wire during a search at a ...