Burnaby RCMP are warning the public about an increase in catalytic converter thefts.
Police in Richmond also issued a similar warning to the public last week after some suspicious activity was noticed.
“The video was reviewed and an investigation was initiated by Richmond RCMP. Both parties in this incident have been identified and investigators have been in contact with all involved” reads a statement.
Here are some tips you should keep in mind:
- Install, weld, and bolt a wire cage around the converter to the underside of the motor vehicle
- Have your license plate number or VIN etched into the converter
- Install catalytic security devices (Catstrap or CatClamp)
- Park in a garage or inside a secure, well lit fenced area equipped with surveillance cameras
If you have any information relating to these thefts, please contact the Burnaby RCMP at (604)646-9999. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.
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