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24

Feb 2022

Last Updated: 24/02/2022
Crime
Crime

Spike in catalytic converter thefts from flatbed vans near Ripon

by Suzannah Rogerson

| 24 Feb, 2022
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Flatbed, or tipper, vans have been targeted in Ripon in recent weeks with thieves removing ignition barrels and catalytic converters. The police have issued a warning after a spike in thefts.

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Photograph: Artem Svetlov, Wikimedia Commons

Catalytic converters have been stolen from numerous flatbed vans along the A1(M) in recent weeks.

North Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to van drivers after numerous flatbed vans were targeted by thieves near Ripon.

Police have said over the past couple of weeks a number of flatbed, or tipper, vans have been had their catalytic converters or ignition barrels removed.

Vans parked in the Ripon A1 area in particular have been targeted.

PCSO Phil Wright, based in Harrogate, sent out a neighbourhood alert suggesting this spate of thefts is similar to those seen about six months to a year ago

PCSO Wright added:

"These vehicles are very sought after at the moment and despite security devices they have been taken.
"Please be vigilant with security of vehicles and if you have any information please contact 101."