14 catalytic converter thefts in Roseville

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One night last week more than a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from Roseville residents.

Roseville police reported that last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning at least 14 of the emission control devices were taken from vehicles, mostly Toyota pickups and SUVs.

The rash of thefts occurred in the Foothills/Junction, Vineyard and Woodcreek neighborhoods. The converters, mounted underneath vehicles, are sold to metal recyclers.

Roseville police note that the devices contain valuable metals. To replace a converter costs $500-$1,000, police said.

While some motorists don't have garages, police say that's the best spot to keep a vehicle, especially a pickup or SUV with plenty of space underneath for a thief to cut away a catalytic converter.

60 Rocklin homes broken into within 4 months

ROCKLIN, CA - Burglars in the Rocklin area went on a four month spree, where they hit 60 homes in 120 days.

The homes were broken into by burglars by kicking in the front door or smashing the rear sliding door window, Rocklin Police Spokesperson Michael Nottoli said.

Burglaries at homes in Loomis, Granite Bay, Folsom and Citrus Heights had similar damage.

Details surrounding the burglaries were not released by police

Nottoli said Granite Bay had 28 home burglaries, where a door was kicked in for entry.

Rocklin police are asking people to be aware of suspicious people and vehicles in their neighborhoods and to report the activity to Rocklin police.

Anyone with information about the burglaries is urged to call Rocklin police at (916) 625-5400.

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