Police in many countries are dealing with a rash of thefts from vehicles. It’s not what is inside them that is being targeted but what is underneath.

Right across the country, there has been a surge in catalytic converter robberies, often happening in the dark of night and unnoticeable until the unsuspecting victim turns on the ignition the next day.

“We came to work on Monday morning and our service tech started to start up the trucks. And next thing you know, all the trucks were just making so much noise,” said Rick Oosterveld, owner of Oosterveld Heating and AC in Guelph, Ontario.

Catalytic converters reduce emissions from gas-powered engines and they contain tiny amounts of extremely precious metals, so precious they’re worth more than gold. Erik Sorensen explains what that has led to.

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