Here’s what happened to your stolen catalytic converter

The devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 12, 2023 Catalytic converters, which reduce emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles, are coated in some of the rarest, most expensive metals on the planet. Despite the billion-dollar epidemic of thefts, and the violence that comes with it, some beneficiaries look the other way. Janie Osborne for The New York Times Little has been known about where the stolen metal goes — until now. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018