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Alert message sent 13/12/2020 15:48:00

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Dear E coppers.
Catalytic Convertor Thefts 🚗 Officers from the Fenland neighbourhood policing team are issuing a warning to motorists following an increasing number of thefts and attempted thefts of catalytic converters across the borough. Offenders are most commonly targeting parked Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris, Honda Jazz, Honda Civic, Honda CRVs and Lexus RX400 vehicles. Officers are investigating the offences, many of which are believed to be linked. In many of the cases, offenders use car jacks to lift the vehicle and are able to remove the catalytic converter in a matter of minutes. We are taking these reports seriously and investigating in our efforts to identify and arrest the offenders. There are a number of factors contributing to the increase in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles. Significantly, they contain precious metals, from which criminals are profiting. Not only does this cause distress and inconvenience, it is likely to cost owners to replace it and repair any damage caused to their vehicles. There are a number of steps you can take to try to protect your vehicle’s catalytic converter. When parking in a car park and having to leave your vehicle unattended, try to park with the front of your car against a wall and avoid parking at the end of a row. This makes it harder for offenders to gain access. When at home, if you can, park your vehicle in a locked garage or, if that is not possible, park in a busy well-lit area, as close to your property as possible. You can also consider installing a Thatcham-approved alarm to your vehicle, one that activates when the vehicle is lifted or tilted offers effective protection. You can also mark your catalytic converter with a forensic marker. If you see such a crime in progress, please call 999 immediately. Anyone with any information about catalytic converter thefts should call the non-emergency number 101 or make a report on our website. Www.cambs.police.uk #FenlandNPT #PC0233
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J.Hall

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