Police: Thieves Targeting Prius Catalytic Converters In Recent Crime Spike

DAVIS (CBS13) — Priuses are popular with drivers but they are also becoming popular with thieves in Davis. There have been seven thefts in just over the last month, with many occurring near I-80 where thieves can get on and off the road quickly, police said.
Technology makes hybrid catalytic converters more emission compliant, and also more costly because of the precious metals inside.
“2001 and up are more desirable units,” said Russ Docken with Hoffman Automotive in Davis.
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