Good afternoon Resident

We have had two reports of attempted Catalytic converter thefts from Renault vans that were parked near to Wrens Kitchens on Marshall Lake Rd, Shirley yesterday evening (23/04)

Catalytic converters contain precious metals - platinum, palladium, rhodium known as PGMs.

With the price of precious metals is on the rise globally we may see a rise in these types of thefts.

Do you know how to spot catalytic converter theft?

• Seen a car jacked up and someone lying under it?

• Heard the sound of metal being cut?

How to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft. 

• 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. Display the warning stickers supplied

• Take manufacturers advice, but think about fitting a protection device made specifically to cover the catalytic converter. Ensure that it has been tested by Sold Secure and approved by Secured by Design.

• Use your vehicle’s alarm or install a Thatcham approved alarm. The alarm should detect and activate if the vehicle is tilted or lifted

• If you can, park vehicles to prevent access underneath. This may be difficult in certain circumstances, and we know it’s not always an option

Sold Secure Website - https://soldsecure.com/product/catloc 

Our officers are on active patrols to deter vehicle crime. If you see anyone acting suspiciously around your vehicle call 999. If you have captured suspicious activity on your CCTV or camera doorbell let us know by calling 101.

You can register your CCTV with us and we will get in touch if there have been any incidents in your area that your camera may have captured, for more information about the scheme visit our website.

https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2024/september/register-your-cctv-cameras-to-help-us-keep-your-area-safe/

Regards,

PC 27767 Harbun