UFPD warns of catalytic converter thefts
Press release from University of Florida Police Department
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Police Department would like to make you aware of recent catalytic converter thefts that were reported in multiple garages (Garage 5 and Garage 14) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Both catalytic converter thefts involved Honda Element vehicles. The victims made delayed reports to UFPD from when the crimes had occurred.
UFPD has increased patrols of all parking areas on campus and is actively investigating these thefts. If you believe you have been a victim of a catalytic converter theft or if you have any information that may be helpful in these investigations, please contact UFPD at (352) 392-1111 or submit information through the Silent Witness link at https://buff.ly/2Uj5FDA or through the GatorSafe app.
While it is difficult to prevent the theft of catalytic converters, there are steps you can take to protect your property. We recommend anti-theft devices such as alarm systems, theft prevention devices, or owner-applied numbers.
If you see something, say something – and say something as soon as it is safe to do so.
My brand new car got keyed twice in one of the UF parking garages. I phone the Transportation Office to file a complaint and was told that there are NO cameras is the parking garages! With as much money as I pay for parking, you’d think safety would be a priority. But no…so now the criminals caught on and are stealing catalytic converters.
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UF FORCE!
With the low cost of surveillance system,s today, there is no excuse for the garages (that you have to pay for to use) not to be equipped with cameras. Will UF wait until someone is attacked there before acting. Remember, it is also a gun free zone for law abiding people, but not criminals.
Yes, that is exactly what they will do. I have worked for UF for almost 18 years and I can tell you that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING is reactive rather than proactive. They don’t want to spend the money until it is absolutely necessary even if it will cost more to do so.
The homeless who live in their cars and possess firearms could be the solution to this problem. Just think, if someone is breaking their car, (home), and they shoot the perp for breaking…