(Richmond)-Virginia State Police is offering rewards of up to $25,000 for information leading to arrests in connection to vehicle thefts. State Police say catalytic converter thefts are up across the state, in part because stealing them is quick and easy — and partly because metal recyclers may pay hundreds for the precious metals found inside. State Police now offering up to $25,000 for information leading to arrests for thefts of vehicles and vehicle parts, including catalytic converters, through the Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) Rewards program.
