Catalytic convertors continue to be a hot commodity in Guelph, with another one reported stolen on the weekend.
A male called police Saturday morning to report the exhaust component had been stolen from a pickup parked at a business complex on Regal Road.
Police services across North America have noted a sharp increase in catalytic convertor thefts in recent months. In Guelph there have been at least 30 such thefts since Christmas.
The Guelph Police Service encourages the public to report any suspicious people or vehicles, particularly in remote areas during overnight hours.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Special Constable Amanda Chalmers at 519-824-1212, ext. 7516, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous message online at www.csgw.tips.
