Comments on: Seven Honda Catalytic Converter Thefts Around Decatur in Last 72 Hours; Decatur Police Investigating

By: David Harris

David Harris — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:36:38 +0000

The Honda Element in particular has an especially easy to remove cat. Plenty of ground clearance and no cutting necessary – just bolts.

By: brianc

brianc — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:57 +0000

If I had a vehicle prone to this type of crime and had to park outside, I would consider parking over something very heavy–something that couldn’t be easily moved without moving the vehicle. It could be something as simple as a bunch of concrete blocks that would take time and effort to move from under a stationary vehicle. Of course, this probably wouldn’t be possible with street parking.

By: J_T

J_T — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:55 +0000

Yep. You’ll know immediately!

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:59 +0000

One of the victims on the news said he cranked his Element the next morning and “it sounded like ten lawn mower engines.”

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:59 +0000

Dumb question: How does one know that their catalytic convertor has been stolen?