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Catalytic converter theft is a growing problem in Southern California, as thieves target the emission-control devices for high-value metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.

Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals, including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

Catalytic converters, which control exhaust emissions, are typically found in the undercarriage of a vehicle and contain precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

These critical emission-control devices are valuable because they contain rare metals, like palladium and rhodium, that can be extracted and resold.