Are AC units the new catalytic converters? Thieves target window units in California
- California thieves are targeting air-conditioning units to strip for copper parts, according to reports.
- The theft of the valuable copper parts echoes the targeting of catalytic converters, from the bottom of cars, which contain precious metals.
- Thieves will steal the equipment, then sell the parts for the metals.
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- California thieves are targeting air-conditioning units to strip for copper parts, according to reports.
- The theft of the valuable copper parts echoes the targeting of catalytic converters, from the bottom of cars, which contain precious metals.
- Thieves will steal the equipment, then sell the parts for the metals.
Sources: The Independent