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The above map shows the number of reported catalytic converter thefts in Baltimore for 2008. Police say that thieves can sell the converters to metal recyclers for $20-$200. The recyclers then extract the metal and resell it for as much as $6,000 an ounce, as in the case of rhodium. While national theft figures are not recorded for catalytic converter theft, the crime has risen in tandem with sharply rising metal prices. Thieves can remove a catalytic converter quickly, often in less than two minutes, so theft can even occur in broad daylight. The only tools a thief needs are a wrench (for converters that are bolted on) or a reciprocating saw (for converters that are welded in). Some thieves bring a mechanic's creeper. Then all they do is slide under the vehicle, remove the bolts holding the converter, and take it. The most commonly hit vehicles are SUVs and trucks, especially late-model Toyotas, because they sit higher off the ground (making for easier access) and the bolts that c...

The above map shows locations of the 5 banks which have been robbed over the last 6 months by the same suspect. He has robbed the Chevy Chase Bank on Edmonston Avenue twice. Baltimore County police need help in identifying the suspect. To view this and other maps, visit: http://www.spotcrime.com/crimelist/2593821,%202599825,%202599826,%202586893,%202599865,%202599827,%202599827,%202599858,%202599924,%202472211,%202445938,%202412593,%202401192,%202388594,%202430277,%202366220,%202381476,%202357009

The above crime map represents the 8 shootings attributed to Baltimore City since November 15, 2008. A link with descriptions to all the crimes can be found here: http://www.spotcrime.com/crimelist/2436430,%202415943,%202420381,%202420382,%202415944,%202407895,%202402459,%202402460

The team at Spotcrime would like to thank the Baltimore Crime blog for using our crime maps on a weekly basis. Here is the map shootings that Spotcrime made for Baltimore Crime this week: http://www.spotcrime.com/crimelist/1764177,1747278,1747276,1752373,1752372,1753721,1803869,1760461,1760579,1771148,1772128,1772875,1795785 Thanks again to Baltimore Crime for using our maps!