Recycling Plant Raided as Chicago Police Investigate Stolen Catalytic Converters

Police from several towns in the Chicago area raided a recycling plant on the West Side Wednesday. The result of their investigation discovered hundreds of expensive catalytic converters believed to be allegedly stolen from cars and trucks.

A sign outside Gomez Recycling warns they "don't buy illegal scrap", but the investigation suggested otherwise. The joint investigation includes police from suburban Schaumburg as well as the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

https://abc7chicago.com/news/police-raid-recycling-business-for-stolen-catalytic-converters/604409/

Article courtesy of ABC7 Chicago.

Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.

About the National Insurance Crime Bureau: Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., the NICB is the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property-casualty insurers, self-insureds, rental car, vehicle finance, and auto auctions. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.