KPD reports catalytic converter thefts at car dealerships in West Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Law enforcement Department mentioned they bought five reviews of catalytic converters stolen from autos at dealerships in West Knoxville. 4 converters were being stolen from Toyota of Knoxville and the other was stolen from Ted Russell Ford. The two dealerships are on Parkside Generate. 

Andy Bolt, the revenue manager at Toyota Knoxville, mentioned some of the autos had been at a facility owned by the dealers across the street from the Toyota Knoxville dealership. 

The dealerships seen the thefts about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, in accordance to the incident reports. The studies reported the values of the stolen catalytic converters had been amongst $1,500 and $4,000.  

Jason Bergeron mentioned he dropped his truck off for service at the Toyota Knoxville dealership past week and received a get in touch with on Monday about a piece of his motor vehicle currently being stolen. 

“About the weekend, I guess seemingly they experienced a theft,” Bergeron stated. 

Toyota of Knoxville instructed Bergeron they wouldn’t pay out to swap the catalytic converter. Toyota of Knoxville said Bergeron signed a legal responsibility waiver and since the theft transpired on non-public property, insurance policy need to include it. 

“I am going to have to fork out an additional $500 and file a new assert as a result of my insurance coverage to attempt to get it fastened,” he claimed. 

Bergeron also claimed he wished Toyota of Knoxville took far more safety steps. 

“I felt that they left all of our cars in an unsecured place, recognizing that you will find a challenge listed here in Knoxville,” he reported. 

Toyota of Knoxville explained they experienced safety cameras, a fence and a stability guard at the parking large amount where they kept his car or truck. 

Knoxville police suggests parking autos in substantial-visibility places, with safety cameras to stay away from catalytic converter thefts.