Catalytic converter, copper thefts spike, warn St. Albert RCMP

A pile of copper wire and catalytic converter thefts in St. Albert since December have RCMP warning drivers to take precautions. 
RCMP say they see thefts of copper wire and catalytic converters —nwhich contain platinum, rhodium and palladium — rise along with commodity prices for precious metals. 
The cost to replace a catalytic converter is roughly $2,000.
Trucks and SUVs that sit higher off the ground are more at risk of such thefts, say RCMP, as it’s easier f