Prosecutors: Man made millions selling catalytic converters

[Sherman A1]

An Independence man made millions of dollars selling catalytic converters, many of which were stolen, federal prosecutors said.

James Spick, 56, who owns J&J Recycling in Independence, was indicted this week on a 26-count indictment, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

He faces one count of conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines and 25 counts of transporting stolen property across state lines.

Catalytic converter thefts are increasing across the country because they contain precious metals that can be extracted and sold.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/prosecutors-man-made-millions-selling-catalytic-converters

[Tomconroy]

1. There was a rash of these in the town next to us in CT.

When my wife heard about it she insisted I garage the car. Don't need to deal with that headache.

[PortTack]

2. I no longer take my Prius to the airport when traveling. They are particularly vulnerable to this

Kind of theft