WTAJ REPORTS THAT POLICE IN THE REGION SAY THAT THE CONVERTERS HAVE BECOME AN EXTREMELY POPULAR ITEM TO STEAL FROM VEHICLES. THIEVES ARE GETTING UNDER VEHICLES, STEALING THE CONVERTERS THEN TURNING THEM AROUND FOR QUICK CASH. A TROOPER SAYS THAT FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS YOU CAN GET A PROTECTIVE PLATE FOR UNDERNEATH YOUR VEHICLE, AS OPPOSED TO GETTING A NEW CONVERTER WHICH COULD COST YOU SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. THIEVES ARE GETTING AROUND $300 FOR THE STOLEN CONVERTERS. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF THIS THEFT, POLICE URGE YOU TO CONTACT THEM AND YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY.
