Thieves Steal 2 Catalytic Converters from TJX Trucks

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FRAMINGHAM – Framingham Police are investigating the theft of two catalytic converters from trucks parked at the TJX headquarters over the weekend.

The thefts were reported at 11:54 a.m. on June 11.

“Two catalytic converters were taken off of trucks in the lot,” said Lt. Rachel Mickens.

“No suspects at this time,” said Lt. Mickens.

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There has been an increase in catalytic converter thefts in Framingham this year, but the City is not alone.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has the a 325% increase in thefts from 2019 to 2020.

A Catalytic Converter is a tool installed on every car, be it diesel or gasoline. The converter is a catalyst located in the exhaust channel that works to filter hydrocarbons and other pollutants as waste products of engine combustion.

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