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Catalytic Converter Thefts

Alert message sent 06/11/2020 13:04:00

Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police

Dear Citizen

We are reminding people in Walsall to think about the security of your motor vehicle and specifically how you can help prevent or deter thieves from stealing your vehicles Catalytic Converter.

Most cars have catalytic converters, which are stolen for the value of the metal or are illegally re-sold.

The simplest way to prevent catalytic converter theft is to park in a garage if you have one or park in a well-lit busy area.

You could also:

Speak to your manufacturer's main dealer regarding security products available for your vehicle
Mark catalytic converters with a uniquely coded security product specifically designed for marking catalytic converters, and display the warning stickers supplied
Take manufacturers advice, but consider fitting a protection device made specifically to cover the catalytic converter (one product such as http://catloc.co.uk/ which isn’t third party tested, but is used widely by vehicle manufacturers)
Use you vehicles alarm or install a Thatcham approved alarm. The alarm should detect and activate if the vehicle is tilted or lifted
Park vehicles so as to prevent access underneath (This may be difficult in certain circumstances, and we realise is not always an option)

For further advice on preventing vehicle crime please click this link.

You may also be interested to read a related article released by West Midlands Police earlier in the week.

Cat converter stash seized as net closes on thieves.

'We’ve seized a stash of catalytic converters believed to have been cut from cars in the Black Country – and launched an investigation to track down the metal thieves.'

Have a good weekend

Walsall Police

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Andrew Ryan (Police, Engagement & Consultation Officer, Walsall NPU)

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