Breakdown of another catalytic converter theft in Kirkland.

[EHJ]

The cordless Sawzall is their weapon of choice.
Faster than a peanut grinder with a cut-off wheel.
I use these tools in my trade.

A custom skid plate would probably be the best defense to slow them down.
Expensive, though.

Many have stepped up their stealth game...

 

[sobo]

Many have stepped up their stealth game...

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From a noise standpoint, those look to be a lot stealthier when compared to a sawzall...

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

Homeowner "I tried to get the thieves plate number, then I saw one of them stick a long gun barrel out the window and pointed it right at me. I was in fear for my life so I shot at the guy pointing a firearm at me in self defense."

 

[Member 53328]

Put your mouth on the curb.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

deleted , wrong thread...

 

[Alexx1401]

I don't drive my truck much because it's a hassle on those rare occasions I need to go into Portland, but also because it's higher off the ground as a 4x4 I don't want to give thieves easy access.

Would be so much easier if we'd adopt the Texas vehicle prowl laws.

If they really wanted to stop this it would be very simple. Only reason scum steal these is scrap places buy them dirt cheap and sell them at huge profit. Start taking the business when a dealer is caught buying them. Would not have to do very many before there would suddenly be no market for these and no reason to steal them. People buying these know full well what they are doing and are willing to do it because they make a LOT of money off it. Make some examples and the rest would stop.

 

[Member 53328]

If they really wanted to stop this it would be very simple. Only reason scum steal these is scrap places buy them dirt cheap and sell them at huge profit. Start taking the business when a dealer is caught buying them. Would not have to do very many before there would suddenly be no market for these and no reason to steal them. People buying these know full well what they are doing and are willing to do it because they make a LOT of money off it. Make some examples and the rest would stop.

That would be prosecuting crimes…. We don't do that here.