Catalytic converter theft is a problem plaguing the Pacific Northwest and beyond as people steal and scrap the parts, making cash on the precious metals they contain.

Our news partners at Willamette Week have been digging through the details surrounding a case where catalytic converters stolen in Beaverton made their way all the way to a business in New Jersey.

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The author of this week’s cover story, Lucas Manfield, joined KATU News on Wednesday to discuss their investigation into how stolen catalytic converters made their way across the country.

You can read the entire article in the latest edition of Willamette Week on newsstands now or online at wweek.com.