Be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles and people you do not recognize as neighbors. There are frequent posts on nextdoor.com and ring.com from surrounding neighborhoods reporting incidents of stolen catalytic convertors. It seems the perpetrators of these crimes have discovered our quiet little neighborhood.

We have had two neighbors report crimes in as many weeks. Last week, it was reported that one neighbor had a catalytic convertor stolen over the holidays.

Last night there was an attempt to steal another one. They cut the connection at the exhaust, but something must have startled the thieves… they didn’t finish the job.

Please adjust your security cameras to cover your parked car. If you capture any suspicious behavior or thefts, please report it to the police.

Below are some resources to better protect your cars. Most of these sources say the same things, but note that many of the cars we drive are on the high target list and Texas is second only to California for reported thefts.

5 Ways to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft, (Nerdwallet, 11/2/22)

How to protect your car from catalytic converter theft, and what to do if it happens, (NPR, 11/4/22)

How To Protect Your Car Against Catalytic Converter Theft, (Farmers Insurance)

5 ways to prevent catalytic converter theft, (Allstate Insurance)

If you have suggestions for fellow neighbors or an experience you want to share, please leave it in the comments below.