Catalytic converters stolen from vehicles in Telford
Police are appealing for information after thieves stole catalytic converters from a number of vehicles in Telford. The thefts took place at addresses in Wrockwardine Wood and Donnington overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Thieves targeted two vehicles - a silver Peugeot 206 and a Chrysler people carrier -at an address in Keepers Crescent in Donnington some time between 9.30pm on Monday and 7.30am on Tuesday.
The catalytic converter to the Peugeot 206 was sawn off the vehicle and stolen, as well as some of the piping to the exhaust. Thieves also attempted to steal the catalytic converter off the Chrysler but were disturbed by neighbours.
Then between 10pm on Monday and 7am on Tuesday the catalytic converter to a Land Rover, parked outside an address in Cappoquin Drive in Wrockwardine Wood, was sawn off and removed.
And between 2.30pm and 7.15pm on Tuesday the catalytic converter to a Citroen C8, which was parked outside an address in Burford, was removed.
Police are investigating the incidents and are eager to hear from anyone with information in relation to the matters.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "These incidents have caused unnecessary hassle and expense to the owners of the
attacked vehicles.
"If you heard or saw anything that could help us with our enquiries then please come forward and speak to us.
"We are investigating why thieves are targeting vehicles and in the mean time would urge residents to be aware and to report any suspicious activity to us."
