Calgary councillor wants to clamp down on catalytic converter thefts

Peter Demong, councillor for Calgary's Ward 14, says there have been 2,968 catalytic converters reported stolen between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2022. He wants to tackle that problem by amending the business licence laws to include proof of ownership for any person or any business with unattached converters. Demong was out of town Wednesday but his office says they would like to see fines around $2,500 if a thief is caught with one. If it’s not paid, a warrant would be issued for their arrest.