Why do people steal catalytic converters?

College Station police said many of these thefts occur at parking lots of apartment complexes, businesses, and hotels. It's a fast crime, some can steal it from your car in about 90 seconds.

[@angelamolnarpemberton5145]

They did not say why they are stolen!!! That’s why I watched

[@EulogizingSleep]

precious metals within, you can sell them for about 200 for scrap

[@debatchley1815]

If I have old car that don't work anymore,who can I sell my catyylic converter too?

[@13sinaloko1]

Thanks now I know how to steal one jejejejee