That's a cut from a saw blade, someone was trying to steal your catcon.

This is a "thing" now, everywhere.

Go to a muffler shop and see if they can weld it, and maybe install some kind of deterrent as the thieves will probably try again.

 

You are totally correct. It looks like some scum bag was at work.

 

Yup. Used to be that people broke into cars to steal what's inside, or opened the hood and stole batteries. Manufactureres started installing inside hood latches to protect the batteries. Now thieves steal catalytic converters. It's getting to be a big thing around here. Nobody's immune if your vehicle is parked outside.

Catalytic converters stolen from 6 of 8 Sullivan County buses

Officials with Southwestern Community Services said they were stunned Tuesday morning when they discovered that someone stole the catalytic converters from six of their eight buses.

www.wmur.com

 

Yeah, what they ^^^^^^ said. Damn shame. Patriots, and SUV's in general are pretty easy targets since they are high enough off the ground for a low-life dirtbag to crawl under.

 

Too bad your jeep wasn't equipped with the underbody flame thrower option.
😁

 

Jeeps Easy targets cause they sit high

Apparently something spook the thief a third of the way thru

R.

 

What all of the above said regarding some low-life scumbag with a portable saw trying to steal the convertor. Going for BIG $$$ in scrap yards (they are a part of the problem as well for receiving stolen merchandise no questions asked). Either an exhaust shop (or a buddy with a welder) can weld, or try some JB Weld 37901 high temp, let it cure for 24 hours after applying, and for good measure a wrap or 2 of high temp exhaust tape if you're on a budget. Be thankful it appears someone/something interrupted them, otherwise you're looking at a $1,200+ price tag.

 

I had no idea, thankfully they didn't end up taking the whole thing. This is my first car so I guess this is just part of the learning curve. Thanks everyone for the help/advice!

 

The items inside of the catalytic converter is what they are after. It’s just a spec of precious metals, but can be worth hundreds to thousands each vehicle.

 

There's also a part auto stores sell that might cover that saw-cut. Not that this is funny but a dealership out here by me in Oakland County came in one morning to find someone cut off all the cats from the cars in the lot, (Used Vehicles so they didn't look like new ones.) This issue isn't over yet. The scrapyards aren't supposed to accept cats without the proper ID & a 1-3 day waiting period. I guess that might still be the problem....

 

Donut Media published a video about catalytic converter thefts, telling how it's done and a few different ways to potentially defend against it. You may find a look rather useful. Don't wanna lose something from your prize Jeep.