Santa Monica Cracks Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts With New Law
The surge in catalytic converter thefts has the city of Santa Monica taking action with a new law. The law fines people $500 for possessing unattac...
The surge in catalytic converter thefts has the city of Santa Monica taking action with a new law. The law fines people $500 for possessing unattached catalytic converters without proof of ownership — and allows police to seize them. 'It's shocking when you think about it just how many are being stolen,' Santa Monica Police Department Lt. Erika Alfufi said. The city says catalytic converter thefts have risen steadily since 2020, reaching 312 last year and already 215 so far this year – on pace to reach 400.