MOORHEAD (KFGO KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department is participating in a pilot program paid through a state-funded grant estimated at more than $100,000 where they mark catalytic converters using serial numbers unique to each.
Police Detective Nick Schultz says there’s been a correlation with steel prices rising since 2020 and catalytic converter thefts across the country. He says the precious metals inside the converters are the reason they get stolen.
Police will be able to check the numbers on stolen converters. Since 2020, Moorhead police say 141 catalytic converters have been stolen or damaged in the city.
Residents can contact police to see if their vehicle qualifies to participate in the program.
