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Catalytic Converter Theft Surge in Winnipeg | Winnipeg News
Catalytic converter thefts have surged in Winnipeg, with Manitoba Public Insurance processing 192 claims—more than double the previous year’s total—despite existing laws. Police arrested four suspects linked to at least 13 thefts, suspecting the converters were being sold locally, and are hunting a fifth. One victim, Harvey Tschetter, confronted thieves who stole his new SUV just two days after purchase, leaving him shaken and facing $7,000 in repairs. Authorities report arrests have already led to a drop in thefts, returning numbers to pre-spike levels. With valuable metals inside converters…
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