Warning issued after catalytic converter stolen from car in Elland
The incident happened in the Ainley Top area on June 4.
Calder Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team said cars which are often targeted are those with higher chassis, such as a 4x4 or an SUV, however, other cars can still be targeted
How can you reduce the risk of having your catalytic converter stolen?
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Hide AdPark your car in a locked garage where possible, but if this isn’t an option, then park it in a well-lit and well-populated area
For more of a secure solution, you can ask for your local garage to weld the converter to make it more difficult to remove
Alternatively, you can also etch a serial number on the converter
You can even purchase a ‘cage clamp’ which is a cage device that locks in around the converter to make it more difficult to remove
If there is a fleet of vehicles, park the low clearance vehicles to block the high clearance vehicles. This will obstruct access underneath.