Another catalytic convertor was reported stolen in El Centro.

The crime was reported shortly after noon on New Years Day. The catalytic convertors taken from a Dodge Ram while the vehicle was parked in the area of 5th and Orange Streets. Catalytic convertors are part of the exhaust emissions control system on vehicles. They contain precious metals that are recoverable by scrappers. A catalytic convertor may fetch $50 for a thief but can cost as much as $2000 to replace.