The problem of people stealing the vehicle parts, which contain valuable precious metals, has been growing for some time.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, claims for stolen catalytic converters have soared over the past two years nationwide.Folks at Penn Muffler and Brake in Pennsauken have seen it too.He says there are guards you can install on your vehicle, but even those aren't foolproof.
"It was on a truck, it had one on it and they cut it off. And that was on a new truck and it was an Isuzu and there's a national back order," said Foy. Several pieces of legislation that have been introduced in New Jersey are taking aim at the problem, including one that would limit who can sell a catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle.
Police say they're working with the Moorestown School District, discussing ways to improve security in the bus lot.Anyone with information on the vehicle or the suspects should contact police at 856-914-3092 or
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