Thieves have stolen catalytic converters from a number of parked cars across east Suffolk over one night.

The incidents took place over Monday evening.

During that night, five catalytic converters were removed from parked cars and stolen.

The thefts happened in:

  • Duke's Drive, Halesworth (37/6096/23)
  • Chediston Street, Halesworth (37/6257/23)
  • Centre Close, Beccles (37/6461/23)
  • Highland Drive, Worlingham (37/6392/23)
  • Priory Road, Beccles (37/6586/23)

Police are linking the five catalytic converter thefts together and are appealing for information.

Anyone who knows who is responsible or has had a similar incident reported recently should contact Suffolk police, quoting the relevant crime reference number listed next to the incidents.

Police are also advising the public to consider these points in order to reduce the likelihood of this crime taking place: 

  • Alarms, lighting and CCTV can help deter criminals targeting vehicles
  • Catalytic converters can be marked with etchings or spray-painted with heat-resistant paint to help identify them as your own.
  • Keep vehicles in secure buildings or garages where possible or in well-lit, less isolated areas.
  • Park your vehicles in a way that would make access to catalytic converters more difficult.