Reported thefts of catalytic converters are trending down in San Jose, and city officials are strengthening policies to ensure that thefts keep dropping. The San Jose City Council last week unanimously approved a policy that makes it a misdemeanor to possess a catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle without proper documentation, punishable by up to six months in jail and $1,000 per violation. Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember Arjun Batra were absent. Proper documentation includes the bill of sale for the converter or photos of the car that housed the converter. Body shops must provide documentation that…
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