Catalytic converter theft runs rampant in Seattle, nation sees dramatic increase

Even with the new law on the books, catalytic converter theft is still on the rise in Washington.

The evergreen state is still experiencing a heavy stream of stolen catalytic converters, and there doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight. Napa Auto Parts on South Hudson Street is still seeing the same amount of catalytic converters being ordered as last year, according to assistant manager Ryan Dake.

“With the cat converts being stolen, we are also seeing high exhaust repair as well because it gets damaged when thieves cut the converter out. Nothing has changed,” Dake said.

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