Kildare Gardaí reiterated warnings about thefts of catalytic converters

Kildare Gardaí have reiterated warnings about the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles.

A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device which is attached to the exhaust on the under body of a vehicle.

These are being stolen for their high value metal, they are expensive to replace and these thefts can cause substantial damage.

These thefts occur very quickly with those involved being very skilled in what they do. A lot of these thefts occur in broad daylight and sometimes in public car parks.

Gardaí advised the public that when parking in public, park in non-isolated places where there is good street lighting.

Also consider having the catalytic converter marked with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or vehicle registration number.

Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious activity - such as people examining or working on a vehicle in a suspicious manner.