New York is taking action to push back on catalytic convert theft.
Catalytic converter theft has exploded across the country over the past year. In New York City alone, the number of thefts has quadrupled in 2022, with some 5548 cats stolen from cars in the city this year as of August 14. That figure is up from just 1505 during the same time period last year. Nassau County has seen an increase of 248 percent compared to 2021, while Suffolk County is approaching a 300 percent increase of its own.
Governor Hochul’s plan to cut down on catalytic converter theft is two-fold. Local law enforcement agencies plan to step up their pursuit ofand other illegal dismantler operations in high-crime areas. Furthermore, Hochul's new cat theft bill brings a host of new restrictions on the purchase, sale and even possession of cats.
"Public safety is my top priority, and we're taking an aggressive, targeted approach to deter criminals from stealing catalytic converters," Governor Hochul said."Catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed across our state and nation, and these comprehensive actions double down on our efforts to keep New Yorkers and their property safe, protecting our communities and cracking down on crime.
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