Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Thefts
A local news story today reports that Bedfordshire Police are warning motorists to be alert after the latest spate of metal thefts.
Thieves have been cutting the Catalytic Converter out of cars and trucks.
Catalytic Converters reduce omissions and each one contains approx. 1-2 grammes of platinum.
It is thought the rising cost of platinum is to blame.
A truck dealership in Bedfordshire has been targeted 3 times. In total they have had 15 Catalytic Converters stolen from their vehicles. The dealership estimates that as scrap the thieves get £30 - £40. It cost the dealership in excess of £900 to repair each vehicle.
Bedfordshire Police confirm that although these thefts are rare, thieves are targeting the retail industry. They urge retailers and private individuals to be vigilant.
A local news story today reports that Bedfordshire Police are warning motorists to be alert after the latest spate of metal thefts.
Thieves have been cutting the Catalytic Converter out of cars and trucks.
Catalytic Converters reduce omissions and each one contains approx. 1-2 grammes of platinum.
It is thought the rising cost of platinum is to blame.
A truck dealership in Bedfordshire has been targeted 3 times. In total they have had 15 Catalytic Converters stolen from their vehicles. The dealership estimates that as scrap the thieves get £30 - £40. It cost the dealership in excess of £900 to repair each vehicle.
Bedfordshire Police confirm that although these thefts are rare, thieves are targeting the retail industry. They urge retailers and private individuals to be vigilant.
posted by The Warranty Co |
16:37
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home