Catalytic Converter Thefts
April 23, 2020
The Brantford Police Service has recently seen an increase in the number catalytic converter thefts from motor vehicles. Catalytic converter systems work to filter harmful pollution from vehicle exhaust. Catalytic converters have become an increasingly valuable item for thieves.
Typically these thefts have occurred overnight, where a suspect has crawled under vehicles and cut away the catalytic converter from the exhaust system.
The Brantford Police Service is asking the public to call police if suspicious persons are observed near parked vehicles in residential areas, parking lots, and commercial parking lots.
All vehicles are subject to these types of thefts, however a current trend involving these incidents relate to Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe’s vehicles.
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Anyone with information regarding the thefts of catalytic converts is asked to contact the Street Crime Unit of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
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