TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) teamed up with a local car dealer to etch unique ID’s on a critical car part to prevent bad guys from wanting to steal them. “I have my cars done.

If your car suddenly sounds like a NASCAR pit stop, congrats! You’re almost certainly the proud and loud owner of a vehicle that’s missing a catalytic converter. And if you drive a Toyota Tacoma, then ...

Tacoma Police and local dealerships are joining together Friday to offer free identification engraving on catalytic converters. The event is open to everyone, with no reservation required. West Coast ...

One theft happened in broad daylight in the parking lot of Costco in Tacoma. Another in the middle of the night near the Foss Harbor Marina. Catalytic converters, which reduce pollutants in vehicle ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police hope to combat the rise in catalytic converter thefts with an event coming up next month. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD), in partnership with Titus-Will Toyota and ...

When you think of catalytic converter thefts, you typically think of the Toyota Prius. And for good reason — it's a popular target for thieves looking to make a quick buck. Heck, you can even add a ...

Tacoma resident Danay Conley says an “angel” working as a gas station attendant on New Year’s Day helped her realize why her car sounded like a souped-up big rig that wouldn’t go faster than 20 mph.

It's estimated that more than 150,000 catalytic converters were stolen across the United States last year. Thieves can make around $200 for the precious metals in each catalytic converter. But the ...

HOUSTON — It’s no secret that catalytic converters are a hot item for thieves in Houston: Harris County leads the state in thefts, according to a recent report by AAA. However, one victim was ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman is speaking out after someone stole a catalytic converter from her vehicle this morning. Majorie Glass has lived in her East Toledo home for years and she was ...