Indiana students got an unexpected day off after catalytic converter thieves raided a school bus garage, slicing the cats off two dozen buses in a late-night hit. The Michigan City district had to cancel classes just a week into the school year.

 

Key Points

• Hit and Run: Thieves hit 24 buses in one night using Sawzalls.

• Class Cancelled: Students stayed home August 19 as buses were sidelined.

• Crime Rings: Cat thefts now fund multi-state operations with million-dollar paydays.

 

With police asking the public for tips, this high-clearance, low-tech heist is a reminder that no fleet is safe from converter crime. It’s quick, quiet, and cashable at shady scrap yards.

 

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