To avoid thieves, park in a secure and well lit area at night.
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Hillview Police said they've been using "various methods to target and arrest catalytic converter thieves."
Police say they saw that Turner Marlowe had a floor jack, some saws and a freshly cut catalytic converter at the Pilot truck stop.
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill targeting catalytic converter thieves. Senate Bill 114 raises the record-keeping standard for people who buy these converters.
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Longtime mechanic Aaron Smothers said many thieves who do this are looking for what's inside the unit: valuable metals.
The department says if you have information, you can call 502-955-6808 or message it on Facebook.
Councilmembers hoped a 2019 law would cut down on the number of converters stolen from vehicles.
Investigators said more arrests in the case are expected.
Four Metro Council members sponsored an amended ordinance, which is on the agenda for Wednesday's Public Safety Committee meeting.
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Police say thieves are targeting a component located underneath your car.