Police action after spike in thefts in York suburb
POLICE have stepped up patrols in a York suburb to help prevent thefts of catalytic converters.
North Yorkshire Police say a number of thefts have recently taken place in Osbaldwick, and residents there are being asked to be particularly vigilant and check their vehicle’s security.
Officers and PCSOs have been deployed to the area, carrying out high-visibility patrols, and giving advice to owners of vehicles that could be at risk.
Thieves target catalytic converters for the scrap value of the precious metals found inside. Hybrid vehicles (whose catalytic converters tend to contain more precious metals) and 4x4s (whose higher chassis make them more vulnerable) are particularly at risk.