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Ridgewood Police Department is Seeing an Increase in Motor Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is once again seeing an increase in motor vehicle thefts and catalytic converter thefts. The vehicles are parked overnight on the street, so we remind everyone that overnight parking between 0200 and 0600 hours is not permitted in the Village without special permission. These thefts can be prevented by taking your keys with you and securing your vehicle. Please make it a routine to lock all your doors to your vehicles and your homes. Also do not leave the vehicle running unattended with the keys inside.

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Ridgewood Police Report Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts on 3/27 – 3/28

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Ridgewood NJ, on March 28th, the Ridgewood Police Department received reports of catalytic converter thefts from residents on Corsa Terrace and Lincoln Avenue. The crimes occurred overnight on 3/27 – 3/28. The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau is investigating the incidents.

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Glen Rock Police Report 5 Incidents of Catalytic Converter Thefts During the Overnight hours on Friday

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Glen Rock NJ, CRIME ALERT: There were 5 reported incidents of catalytic converter thefts during the overnight hours today. Glen Rock has been lucky up until this point as this has been a major problem throughout the state. Although these criminals use power tools, they are able to remove a catalytic converter in under 1 minute and during the winter time everyone’s windows are closed, making it less likely to be heard while sleeping.

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Township of Washington Police Department : Multiple Incidents of Catalytic Converter Theft

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Twp of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Police Department is urging all residents to protect themselves from catalytic converter thefts!  Over the past several weeks our town has had multiple incidents regarding individuals cutting off catalytic converters from vehicles very quickly during the overnight hours.  All of the vehicles in our town that had the catalytic converters cut off have been Hondas.  Please see the link below with helpful tips on how to protect yourself as best as possible.  As always, please follow us on all our social media platforms for up-to-date information.

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Teaneck Hit By a String of Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Police remind residents to BE AWARE AND BE ALERT! Recent catalytic converter thefts have been reported within the township overnight on the west side of town. The thefts occurred on the following streets including:

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Montvale Residents Report Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Montvale NJ, according to the Montvale Police Department a few residents have reported the theft of their vehicle’s catalytic converter this morning. Our town has fortunately avoided this particular crime until today. It is, and has been, a state wide problem.

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Fair Lawn Police Department announces a pilot program for Borough residents to have their catalytic converters etched and registered

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department recognizes catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. In an effort to help prevent theft and track the thieves and scrap yards in the event of a theft, the Fair Lawn Police Departmen announces a pilot program for Borough residents to have their catalytic converters etched and registered. We are surveying the communities’ level of interest in participating in this program. If sufficient interest is received, the program will move forward and dates will be scheduled. The process consists of an application of a high temperature tamper proof decal combined with acid etching of the vehicle’s catalytic converter(s). For more details on the process to be used, please visit https://www.mastergard.com/catetch-labels

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Twp of Washington Police there is an overall rise in catalytic converter thefts around New Jersey

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Twp. of Washington NJ, according to Twp of Washington Police there is an overall rise in catalytic converter thefts around New Jersey. The Ridgewood blog has frequently reported how widespread this crime is in Bergen County . Catalytic converters are sought after because they are sold to scrap yards for several hundred dollars per piece, for the valuable metals (platinum, rhodium, and palladium) inside of them.
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NJ Transit Police Report Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police Report Catalytic Converter Thefts are on the Rise.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘁? 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲!⁣
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Throughout the country, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Victims face costly repairs and a major inconvenience. In addition to our patrols of NJ Transit parking lots, we want your vehicle protected abroad as well. Please review these tips to help protect your vehicle. Share with friends and family to raise awareness.⁣

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