According to information posted on the Vance County Sheriff Office Facebook page, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in the county. The sherriff’s office is currently working on this issue and have made some arrests. The sheriff’s office advises citizens to be aware of their property and their neighbor’s property especially at night. The office also advises that barking dogs could be an indicator that something isn’t right or that something is happening. Catalytic converter theft isn’t just a Vance County problem as this has been happening across the United States. Catalytic converters contain precious metals like platinum, rhodium, and palladium which can be resold to scrap yards. Trucks and SUV’s are suseptible to the theft of catalytic converters because they normally don’t set low to the ground. If you suspect that your vehicle has been targeted contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office or Henderson Police Department.
