Catalytic converter theft

Atlantic Dawn · 13-01-2021 1:36am

ebbsy wrote: »

Avoid Luas Red Cow car park.

Somebody partially sliced off one end underneath my CRV, but must have been disturbed.

Yes it's rampant there, needs to be a bait car placed and them arrested or worse

, pure scrotes on society.

Mimon · 13-01-2021 1:45am

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Car looks legit or cloned from legit, has valid NCT and tax is valid until end of next month, no ownership changes in the last 3 months. Hopefully they are caught, scummers, would have been satisfying for the car to come down on top of him and them to need medical assistance.

Definitely was in need of an "accidental" shove off the jack.

13-01-2021 2:08am

Mimon wrote: »

Definitely was in need of an "accidental" shove off the jack.

There'll be no cameras around if they are stealing one, no doubt there will if you push a car off its jack, Id be tempted

Wibbs · 13-01-2021 7:52am

ebbsy wrote: »

Avoid Luas Red Cow car park.

Somebody partially sliced off one end underneath my CRV, but must have been disturbed.

That car park has long been known for being targetted by scum. Theft from cars, theft of cars and latterly catalytic converter thefts. Feck all has been done about it either.

ebbsy · 13-01-2021 12:47pm

Wibbs wrote: »

That car park has long been known for being targetted by scum. Theft from cars, theft of cars and latterly catalytic converter thefts. Feck all has been done about it either.

Yep

Got an email off the guys running it and called the cops, but in reality I was wasting my time.

Will never go near there again.

Thinkingaboutit · 13-01-2021 12:59pm

Del2005 wrote: »

What power have the Gardai to make scrap dealers require photo ID when buying? And even if they do catch them all that will happen is a day in court for the Garda and the person will still be stealing while on bail and as soon as they get out of prison, if they even end up there.

Our justice system is flawed and corrupt, solicitors and barristers make good money doing free legal aid cases so what's the incentive for reforming offenders, and it won't be fixed from the inside and our politicians don't have the guts to fix it.

I mean if they caught a bunch of them, they'd be in the system for a bit and out again, a minor part of the cost of doing business to certain gentlemen of the road. I worry a bit about this happening to a current Toyota Corolla, but hopefully it isn't so easy to remove now.

ebbsy · 13-01-2021 3:33pm

If I came back to the jeep and found it up on a jack with a pair of legs underneath I know what I would do.

Stallingrad · 13-01-2021 7:37pm

Brother had his CAT cut off a Yaris. Found a new one for £90 on ebay, was bit skeptical but it just passed its NCT.

Seth Brundle · 13-01-2021 9:00pm

Any roigh idea on how many cats have been stolen in the last year or two?
Who are buying them?

punisher5112 · 13-01-2021 9:12pm

Stallingrad wrote: »

Brother had his CAT cut off a Yaris. Found a new one for £90 on ebay, was bit skeptical but it just passed its NCT.

Probably stolen off another....

Eric Cartman · 13-01-2021 9:16pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Any roigh idea on how many cats have been stolen in the last year or two?
Who are buying them?

pack a container full of them and somebody will give you a pretty penny for the lot. lots of rare metals in there.

The Prius ones seem to be piss easy to remove.

a certain demographic has been losing out on house burglaries this year and need some way to pay for their sisters sunbeds before the wedding.

Stallingrad · 13-01-2021 9:27pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Probably stolen off another....

Looked brand new for a 00 Yaris so I doubt it.

13-01-2021 11:03pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Alleged theft of a CC filmed in Leixlip yesterday (I would presume gardai can find them based on the reg 08DL12356)...

https://twitter.com/_KellyCampbell/status/1346600098994728971?s=19

I didnt see this when I first replied, Id have shut that gate and started swinging a crowbar at heads ( I mean head the balls), the guy under the car probably would have got stuck, get the fella standing there mouthing off, other chap stuck under car, then deal with the driver, I know that sounds like hard man talk but incensed looking at that, have done stupid stuff when livid, couldnt just stand there and really the hard man talk back would just infuriate me, just need to get stuck in like a lunatic.

Pops_20 · 13-01-2021 11:38pm

1874 wrote: »

I didnt see this when I first replied, Id have shut that gate and started swinging a crowbar at heads ( I mean head the balls), the guy under the car probably would have got stuck, get the fella standing there mouthing off, other chap stuck under car, then deal with the driver, I know that sounds like hard man talk but incensed looking at that, have done stupid stuff when livid, couldnt just stand there and really the hard man talk back would just infuriate me, just need to get stuck in like a lunatic.

I'd like to think that most people would do the same, but the problem is that the way our legal system works, you would go down for assault or attempted murder and these lads would get away with it.

selectamatic · 13-01-2021 11:38pm

Stallingrad wrote: »

Looked brand new for a 00 Yaris so I doubt it.

It'd be a brand new spurious one. Someone earlier in the thread got one for their yaris and it worked out fine for them too.

punisher5112 wrote: »

Probably stolen off another....

More money to be made by scrapping them.

biko · 14-01-2021 11:02am

Guys, please refrain from advocating violence.

Seth Brundle · 14-01-2021 11:57am

1874 wrote: »

I didnt see this when I first replied, Id have shut that gate and started swinging a crowbar at heads ( I mean head the balls), the guy under the car probably would have got stuck, get the fella standing there mouthing off, other chap stuck under car, then deal with the driver, I know that sounds like hard man talk but incensed looking at that, have done stupid stuff when livid, couldnt just stand there and really the hard man talk back would just infuriate me, just need to get stuck in like a lunatic.

In all likleihood, you'd have possibly gotten one swing in and maybe done damage but one of them would then manage to take it off you and you'd be the one getting the beating.
It isn't worth it!

Mike2006 · 14-01-2021 2:20pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Any roigh idea on how many cats have been stolen in the last year or two?
Who are buying them?

Not sure about here but read a recent article regarding London.

15,000 stolen in London in the last 3 years.
Of this 15,000, > 12,000 were stolen in 2020....

Mike

23-01-2021 11:15am

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/ireland-s-catalytic-converter-thieves-they-re-like-formula-1-mechanics-1.4464308

Seems to be related to that video clip.
The thieves broke through an electric gate by nudging it with their company car.

elperello · 23-01-2021 3:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/ireland-s-catalytic-converter-thieves-they-re-like-formula-1-mechanics-1.4464308

Seems to be related to that video clip.
The thieves broke through an electric gate by nudging it with their company car.

Most electric gate installations are gate automation systems.

They open and close the gates but don't lock them.

They restrict access but do not provide the security of a lock.

An electrically operated lock can be added at the time of installation or retro fitted.

Flit clicker · 23-01-2021 7:22pm

Culture boss.

corks finest · 23-01-2021 7:48pm

selectamatic wrote: »

It'd be a brand new spurious one. Someone earlier in the thread got one for their yaris and it worked out fine for them too.

More money to be made by scrapping them.

You'd seriously think about time and the law needs changed regarding the scrappers at this e stage, basically handling stolen goods,
I mean its the same shifty whures dealing in these day in /out, wholw scrap dealing crack of iffy since I can remember (over 60 now)

corks finest · 23-01-2021 7:49pm

Flit clicker wrote: »

Culture boss.

Ah absolutely disgrace that the gardai haven't a handle on this

punisher5112 · 23-01-2021 7:50pm

Way too busy giving out €100 fines or stopping people in cars asking where they're going.

NBar · 23-01-2021 7:52pm

Only piece of advice is get a shield cover over the CAT, garage in walkinstown is supplying and fitting these (no affiliation with this garage)

https://www.facebook.com/Priuscatalyticconverter/

its like the old days of those who had an alarm fitted and those that dont and the scum go for the easier target

Flit clicker · 23-01-2021 7:53pm

They should set up sting operations.

Offer to buy the stolen cat cons posing as a dealer, then when the transaction is made they are arrested and jailed for 50 years in a max security facility.

corks finest · 23-01-2021 8:08pm

Pops_20 wrote: »

I'd like to think that most people would do the same, but the problem is that the way our legal system works, you would go down for assault or attempted murder and these lads would get away with it.

I'd honestly be afraid of what I'd do these creatures are reprehensible

pm1977x · 24-01-2021 11:53am

I've ordered a bluetooth tilt sensor for 40 euro that 'should' send an alert to my phone if they lift my car, I'll use some IOT to ring my phone or play an alarm signal on my phone in case I'm asleep - limited range (Approx 100m) but will be fine when I'm at home. If it doesn't work it's also a weather beacon so I can just play around with that.

24-01-2021 11:56am

pm1977x wrote: »

I've ordered a bluetooth tilt sensor for 40 euro that 'should' send an alert to my phone if they lift my car, I'll use some IOT to ring my phone or play an alarm signal on my phone in case I'm asleep - limited range (Approx 100m) but will be fine when I'm at home. If it doesn't work it's also a weather beacon so I can just play around with that.

So you'll have you the indignity of four Travellers intimidate you in person while they rip the converter out of your car and then drive off under cover of night???
If your car is susceptible to converter theft then either secure it or remove it and only put it on the car when going for NCT test.

Lewis_Benson · 24-01-2021 2:40pm

I'd have shot the bastards in the legs.

24-01-2021 2:42pm

Is your name Pádraig Nally?

corks finest · 24-01-2021 4:17pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is your name Pádraig Nally?

Great man

corks finest · 24-01-2021 4:19pm

Lewis_Benson wrote: »

I'd have shot the bastards in the legs.

That's what will happen eventuality and then we will hear PP etc wailing, gardai really need to be pro active otherwise a fatality will occur be it a house holder or a scrote

FionnK86 · 24-01-2021 4:23pm

Flit clicker wrote: »

They should set up sting operations.

Offer to buy the stolen cat cons posing as a dealer, then when the transaction is made they are arrested and jailed for 50 years in a max security facility.

They’ve family members who run a scrap yard. Wouldn’t deal with outsiders, smarter then that.

corks finest · 24-01-2021 4:27pm

FionnK86 wrote: »

They’ve family members who run a scrap yard. Wouldn’t deal with outsiders, smarter then that.

That's when CAB etc need to be active, also dogs in the street know that eastern Europeans are also at it, so their illicit loot will make its way out via truck /van

punisher5112 · 24-01-2021 5:15pm

Shipped off in containers too

Lewis_Benson · 24-01-2021 5:18pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is your name Pádraig Nally?

No.
But I can't tolerate this shyte.

corks finest · 24-01-2021 5:46pm

Lewis_Benson wrote: »

No.
But I can't tolerate this shyte.

Bravo

Fake Scores · 24-01-2021 7:01pm

Flit clicker wrote: »

They should set up sting operations.

Offer to buy the stolen cat cons posing as a dealer, then when the transaction is made they are arrested and jailed for 50 years in a max security facility.

You'd need to match the cat being sold with a specific one that was reported stolen.
The owner would need to identify it as theirs in court.

corks finest · 24-01-2021 7:05pm

Fake Scores wrote: »

You'd need to match the cat being sold with a specific one that was reported stolen.
The owner would need to identify it as theirs in court.

Down to the makers to make them more secure in the future or else this ****e will continue

colm_mcm · 24-01-2021 7:15pm

They have for the most part.

corks finest · 24-01-2021 7:17pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

They have for the most part.

Need to be better I suggest as it's far too easy atm, designed for the cultured ones right now

colm_mcm · 24-01-2021 7:34pm

corks finest wrote: »

Need to be better I suggest as it's far too easy atm, designed for the cultured ones right now

The fact that they’re targeting specific models would suggest that it’s not as widespread a problem than you’d think.

corks finest · 24-01-2021 8:19pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

The fact that they’re targeting specific models would suggest that it’s not as widespread a problem than you’d think.

Seversl thousand per year and they're targeting 4/5 different brands - - - - - so far

Atlantic Dawn · 11-02-2021 6:09pm

Some more progress...

Gardaí have seized over 100 catalytic converters and a large sum of cash during a search operation in Co Meath.

110 converters and €27,500, along with £55,000 Sterling and a number of documents were found during the search at a business premises in east Meath this morning.

The operation was part of an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and other areas.

https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/

11-02-2021 6:33pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Some more progress...

https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/

It is organized crime but not prosecuted (at all) as such.

corks finest · 11-02-2021 9:04pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Some more progress...

https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0211/1196582-meath-garda-seizure/

Great work AGS, at least it's a start

punisher5112 · 11-02-2021 9:11pm

Should just tax them out of business.....

corks finest · 11-02-2021 9:22pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Should just tax them out of business.....

Ireland will be free before that happens

corks finest · 11-02-2021 9:23pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Should just tax them out of business.....

VG

Catalytic converter theft

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