After years of huge increases in thefts, experts say a drop in price for the precious metals, plus legislation to regulate metal dealers are deterring people from stealing the anti-pollution devices. Up To Date's Steve Kraske spoke with KCUR reporter Sam Zeff to learn more about what has caused the decrease.

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