Catching Cat Burglars: Airdrie, Alta. RCMP team up with collision centres in theft prevention initiative
Airdrie, Alberta — Throughout May, Airdrie, Alta. RCMP are making efforts to address catalytic converter theft through partnerships with collision centres. As part of a crime prevention initiative, Airdrie RCMP reached out to local bodyshops to ask that, when servicing a vehicle, they offer their customers the “no-charge” option of etching the last six digits […]
Catalytic Conundrums Continue: SGI reports 107 thefts so far this year, a 103 percent increase from last year
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has seen a drastic spike in claims for catalytic converter thefts this year, CTV News Saskatoon reported last Friday. Last year, it received 34 claims. So far this year, 107 converter theft claims have been filed, reported the news outlet. Dean Matlock, the owner of Minute Muffler, says […]