PORT CHESTER, NY (September 20, 2025) — Numerous catalytic converters were removed from parked vehicles in the village last night or earlier this morning, according to the Port Chester Police Department.
The department said this has become a trend throughout the area.
“We ask that everyone be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to PCPD,” the department said.
“Any information or anything that seems odd, we ask that you don’t be complacent and notify PCPD,” the department added.
“Working together it is our hope that we can stop this activity and protect everyone’s property,” the department said.
Catalytic converters are emission control devices installed in vehicle exhaust systems to reduce harmful pollutants by converting them into less toxic substances. They are targeted by thieves because they contain small amounts of precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, which can be extracted and sold for scrap. On the black market in the New York area, stolen catalytic converters can fetch anywhere from $20 to over $1,000 each, depending on the type and vehicle model, with higher values for those from hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius due to greater metal content.
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