In recent months there have been a number of reported catalytic converter thefts from vehicles in the West Mercia Police force area.
More recently this type of crime has emerged in the Ledbury area.
There are steps motorists can take to try and reduce the chance of your vehicle being targeted by thieves. If you do notice any suspicious activity where individuals are pulling up next to cars and interfering with a vehicle we would ask you to get in touch with us.”
It can take a thief less than three minutes to remove a catalytic converter from its housing on the car exhaust pipe but there are a number of ways the public can protect their property.
Tips on how to protect your vehicle:Keep your vehicle in a garage if you canIf you park it on a driveway, install motion activated lightingOtherwise, park in a well-lit, populated areaLocks are also available that can be fitted to your converter
For crimes in progress call 999. For non-emergencies you can report to us online here
