Catalytic Converter Thefts: Is Your Vehicle A Top Target For Thieves?

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Catalytic converter thefts are surging across the Twin Cities. A new pilot program in Minnesota has a list of the top-targeted vehicles.

The Department of Commerce's Catalytic Converter Pilot, featured in a recent WCCO report, is working on preventing this type of theft.

Part of the pilot is a new CatGuard program, where participating auto shops will put a sticker on the catalytic converters of clients who have a vehicle on the list of 15 of the most-targeted vehicles for the theft.

The top 15 most-targeted vehicles are:

• • Chevrolet Express
  • Ford Econoline
  • Ford F250
  • Honda Accord
  • Honda CRV
  • Honda Element
  • Honda Odyssey
  • Hyundai Santa Fe
  • Hyundai Tucson
  • Kia Sportage
  • Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Mitsubishi Outlander
  • Toyota Prius
  • Toyota Tundra

Check out more on the sticker project here. Due to chemicals on the sticker, even if it's removed the information about who the part belongs to remains.