Vehicle Crime-Cheshire Police Alert
A security message alert has been sent to me about an increasing vehicle crime in the Chester area. This alert by Cheshire Police concerns the theft of catalytic converters. It is a vehicle crime that unfortunately seems to be on the increase. Let’s all be aware of it though and see if we can eliminate it completely or at least reduce its occurrence.
Have a read of what’s been going on below. Thanks to John again from Blacon for details of this latest Cheshire Police vehicle crime alert.
Vehicle Crime – Cheshire Police Alert – Theft of Catalytic Converters
“Theft of Catalytic Converters has recently occurred in the Chester area as shown in this link: https://nextdoor.co.uk/news_feed/?post=17592192298992. I received the following Cheshire Police Alert today as shown below.
Whilst there is no reference to the Chester area, the crimes mentioned in the Police Alert below have occurred on our doorstep and may well spread back into the immediate Chester region.
There has been a recent spate in theft of Catalytic Converters from Ford Transit vans in North Wales and Ellesmere Port areas. A Green Mitsubishi Shogun has been sighted in the areas where and when thefts have occurred.
Message Sent By Wendy Leason (Police, Community Support Officer, Saughall)
Catalytic converters, a part of the car which converts vehicle exhaust emissions into less toxic gases, are targeted because they contain high value metals.
There has been a rise in thefts of this kind both nationally and regionally, with 90 reported thefts between July and October 2019 in Nottinghamshire.
Stealing Catalytic Converter in broad daylight – UK, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koMd_zvTkAg“
Catalytic Converter Thefts- What Can You Do To Prevent It Happening
Crimes of any description are such a pain and a nuisance to victims. Vehicle crime such as this are even more annoying as car owners may not know how they can prevent such a theft.
Every little of information helps in being able to prevent such a vehicle crime. To see how you can prevent it happening to you read this article HERE. The article provides tips on how to prevent these thefts.
The crime seems to be on the increase unfortunately and it can prove to be so costly to vehicle owners. As this article HERE illustrates.
Have a read of these articles to see what you can do to prevent it happening to you.
Chester Crimewatch
Another article to add to the ever increasing Chester Crimewatch category. It’s a shame we need to keep saying this. Sadly though it is a sign of the times unfortunately. It is helpful though that we are made aware of these crimes and we can at least try to prevent them.
As pointed out vehicle crime can be so very costly as well.
For details of all other Cheshire Police alerts and other security warnings have a look at the Chester Crimewatch section on my website HERE.
Take not of this particular vehicle crime. And again it goes without saying spread the word wherever you can.
Thanks for reading.
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