Just a heads up. Hiker parked at Fontana Dam Visitor Center had catalytic converter taken from vehicle. Hiker got back to car on April 6th. Talking to local shuttle driver that this is real problem around this area. Heard this has also happened at Dicks creek gap and Winding Stair Gap. Very unfortunate that this is happening at the AT trail head parking areas.

Best to find a place to park car in secure area like local hostel. We are section hiking around the area and that is what we did with vehicles.

Anyway just passing on info on for others.