A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The clip shows the three brazen thieves stealing a catalytic converter in broad daylight.
Two of the gang lean casually against their getaway car as the third member hacks the converter from the target car
“The men spot their target car and pull up next to it, so they can take a closer look.
“One of the men carries a jack to the side of the target car, while the other two keep watch.
“Despite there being people up the road, the thieves are undeterred and use a saw next.”
Thomas McDonagh, 32, of Coventry, admitted conspiring to steal catalytic converters from motor vehicles and dangerous driving.