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Auto shop aims to deter theft
Kyle, News
Brittany Anderson, on July 20, 2022
Auto shop aims to deter theft

By Brittany Anderson

KYLE —With catalytic converter thefts on the rise, one local auto shop is on a mission to help deter this in the community.

Dave’s Kyle Auto and Diesel Repair held a free catalytic converter etching event on July 16, partnering with the Kyle Police Department and Kyle Citizens on Patrol, who helped assist with the event and direct traffic. 

Owner David Duarte said that catalytic converter theft started about 10 years ago and has been picking back up. There have bee...

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