San Mateo Daily Journal
By Curtis Driscoll
South San Francisco has seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts, up to one per day on average, Police Chief Scott Campbell reported this week during a town hall on auto-related property crimes.
Campbell, joined by Mayor Mark Nagales and state Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, held a town hall on the subject this week in response to mounting frustration over the thefts, which can leave drivers with repair bills upwards of $3,000.
“The thefts have occurred throughout our entire city,” Campbell said. “Our patrol officers and detectives are working diligently to identify and arrest those responsible.”