catalytic converter theft
A video camera captured a cutter crew of four thieves as they hit Laura Poskus’ Honda CR-V last February. “I literally screamed out of anger,” Poskus says of the brazen workday theft. Provided to the Chicago Sun-Times
catalytic converter theft
A video camera captured a cutter crew of four thieves as they hit Laura Poskus’ Honda CR-V last February. “I literally screamed out of anger,” Poskus says of the brazen workday theft. Provided to the Chicago Sun-Times

Widespread catalytic converter theft has cost millions of dollars in repairs for car owners across the city. A Chicago Sun-Times analysis looks into how the thefts are pulled off and why arrests are rarely made.

Reset speaks with a consumer journalist about what you should know about the growing issue.

GUEST: Stephanie Zimmermann, consumer investigations reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times

catalytic converter theft
A video camera captured a cutter crew of four thieves as they hit Laura Poskus’ Honda CR-V last February. “I literally screamed out of anger,” Poskus says of the brazen workday theft. Provided to the Chicago Sun-Times
catalytic converter theft
A video camera captured a cutter crew of four thieves as they hit Laura Poskus’ Honda CR-V last February. “I literally screamed out of anger,” Poskus says of the brazen workday theft. Provided to the Chicago Sun-Times

Widespread catalytic converter theft has cost millions of dollars in repairs for car owners across the city. A Chicago Sun-Times analysis looks into how the thefts are pulled off and why arrests are rarely made.

Reset speaks with a consumer journalist about what you should know about the growing issue.

GUEST: Stephanie Zimmermann, consumer investigations reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times