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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vehicle Crime - theft from / theft of, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Since the turn of this month, we have received five further reports of theft or attempt theft of catalytic converters.
The following incidents have been reported to us, and our enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding them;
• Theft - Sunday 1 March – Grove Road, Barton on Sea – Incident number 44260117307 refers.
• Theft – Monday 2 March – New Forest Enterprise Centre, Chapel Lane, Totton – Incident number 44260103806 refers.
• Attempt theft – Friday 6 March – Calmore Road, Calmore – Incident number 44260111702 refers.
• Theft – Friday 6 March – Fritham – Incident number 44260114993 refers.
• Theft – Saturday 7 March – Brookes Hill Industrial Estate, Salisbury Road, Calmore – Incident number 44260118887 refers.
While we continue to investigate the latest reports, which we’ll endeavour to bring you updates on, please read and share the following advice to help deter and stop the thieves.
Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in catalytic converters. The price of some of these metals has risen sharply in recent years and as a result has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors.
Cars that are most often targeted are hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning the converters are in a better condition, so they are worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.
The below link also highlights the physical protection, security marking and surveillance options which can help prevent this type of theft.
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/catalytic-converter-theft/
If you have any information on any of the above thefts, please call 101 and quote the corresponding incident numbers.
We’re also particularly keen to hear from anyone who works in a scrap yard or for a metal recycler, where you’ve experienced recent suspicious activity in which attempts have been made to sell catalytic converters.
You can also report online via the below website... 👇
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
 If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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