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The U.S. Department of Justice is planning on dealing with not only gun violence but the thefts of catalytic converters.

Americans are seeing a rise of car thefts by catalytic converters being cut off vehicles. 

In recent years, the values of all three metals have spiked, with rhodium valued at $14,500 an ounce in December, palladium at $2,336 an ounce and platinum fetching $1,061, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a nonprofit devoted to combating insurance fraud and vehicle theft.

People going to their cars and hearing that loud noise and wondering why it's making that sound can thank the converter. It's a device that keeps the toxic gas and pollutants in check. It is often used with internal combustion engines fueled by gasoline, diesel and kerosene heaters. The devices look like a muffler and are attached to a vehicle's emissions system. They're increasingly coveted by thieves because they contain platinum, palladium or rhodium, precious metals that help convert hazardous exhaust emitted by an engine into less harmful gases. 

The catalytic converter has metals that are expensive and you can get paid for one of these devices.

That's why it's on the rise. 

Many cities in the country are reporting that thefts of catalytic converters are up 500%. 

The thieves managed to get cheap power tools and an a hydraulic lift to get underneath the vehicle.

In California, a man was crushed to death by a car after he tried to steal a catalytic converter.

Within a minute or two, the thieves would saw off the catalytic converter and soon disappear into the city. When you wake up in the morning, leave your job or leave a store, you're surprised to hear the noise and wondering what the fuck happened to your vehicle.

When you look down and see damage underneath, you know you been struck by the thieves.

They would head to a scrap yard and sell the part for up to $500. You will be stuck with a hefty bill totaling over $1,000 and a high deductible from your insurer.

Many states are going to make catalytic converter theft a felony. If the states do pass legislation, the thieves could face up 5 years in the iron college if convicted. Mind you that it's hard to catch these thieves because it's hard to prove they've stole it.

But here's tips to prevent it.

First, make you paint your converter with a bright color. It will be easy to detect if was stolen.

Second have your mechanic carve initials or the vin number into the catalytic converter.

Third, get a protective shield to cover your engine. The thieves would spent more time would likely abandon the attempt if there's obstacles in the way.

Make sure you're parked in a well lit area.

Washington state man indicted for murder. He decided to shoot a catalytic converter thief. He would drag his body with this truck and leave him to die in a field.

With Ring cameras around, many thieves are trying to elude being seen on camera. Make sure you have a Ring or Blink camera (or a HD resolution home security camera) placed in a driveway or garage.

Never leave valuables in your car or glove compartment. 

Keep your doors locked and windows rolled up.

If you do have a Rexel Dash Camera (or HD resolution dash camera) make sure it's active. If any vibration comes to the vehicle, the dash camera will activate.

Law enforcement agencies and county officials require scrap yards and recycling centers to keep a record of intakes of certain items. The catalytic converter is a top priority on law enforcement's radar. 

The thieves must present a proper identification, license plate and phone number before they are to sell their converters to the scrap yard or recycling company. If the law is tipped to the theft, they will immediately notify these companies to be on the lookout for a person(s) trying to sell off numerous converters within a period of five days. Not all law enforcement agencies are doing it. In major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle and Atlanta, it's required that law enforcement be notified of large hauls of catalytic converters. Thieves often use unwilling dolts to take the converters to scrap yards on the promise of getting a cut.

If you do see someone attempting to take your catalytic converter, do not approach them. It's best to not confront a person who has a power saw, blow torch, knife or firearm. Let them take it but make sure you get the license plate or image of the thieves safely. 

Don't risk your life over property. The thieves will get caught, because they're sloppy in their work and usually they will make a mistake whenever they commit acts of theft. Do not take action into your own hands. 

The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.