Local business fed up with catalytic converter thefts, fighting for legal changes

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Catalytic converter theft is on the rise across the country, and North Texas is no stranger to the crime.

Unfortunately, it's a reality for A-Affordable Storage, whose manager says thieves are just taking advantage of the opportunity."They look at this as money, and this is their big shopping mall for catalytic converters," Hall said.Usually, thieves take about three to five at a time, but at one facility, 17 were stolen at once. Sometimes, they'll even steal them in broad daylight with security cameras recording.

They've added around-the-clock security monitoring, as well as cameras and new gate technology. They have also reminded their customers to use cages for their own peace of mind. Amid the thefts, Texas passed a law that a person has to have identification that matches their vehicle to sell their catalytic converter, and if you sell or buy illegally—it's a felony.

 

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