Michigan hunters are now on alert as two reports of catalytic converters were stolen in rural hunting areas.

Here are a few tips on protecting yourself against the theft of catalytic converters in Metro Detroit as the costly crime is on the rise.

Having something stolen from your car isn’t fun, and catalytic converters have been a hot item thieves have been interested in.

Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough would like to make the public aware of the ongoing catalytic converter thefts from vehicles.

A Metro Detroit business owner said video shows thieves arriving to steal crucial auto parts off his trucks.

Four men who have been stealing catalytic converters, some in multiple states, were arrested in Michigan, police said.

The victims were talking to each other on the phone at the time when the thieves targeted their vehicle parked on Grayfield Street, near Telegraph Road and I-96. The theft happened June 27 at about 7:30 a.m. Surveillance video from the scene shows the thieves were prepared and knew what the were doing. Richardson-Littleton had just finished her shift at Childrens Hospital of Michigan and was speaking to her husband as she drove home. Its very unnecessary, scary and unnecessary, Richardson-Littleton said. Everybody needs a good mechanic.Anyone with information is urged to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2200.