28
Aug
2014
By Calvin at 07:08 GMT, 9 years ago
From Suffolk Constabulary
Officers from Mid-Suffolk South Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding a free catalytic converter marking session to help reduce further crime.
The session is taking place on Saturday 30 August from 9am to 12pm at Taylors Commercials in Haughley, which is next to Little Chef.
Suffolk police are advising motorists to consider the following advice to protect their catalytic converters, in particular owners of vehicles with a high ground clearance which are often targeted:
- Park your vehicle in a locked and secure garage/compound at all times.
- The use of alarms, lighting and CCTV should be considered to deter thieves.
- If this isn’t possible park in a well-lit, public area.
- Vehicles can be parked in such a way as to make access to the catalytic converter difficult. This may involve parking a second vehicle close and parallel to the one at risk
- Look out for people ‘working’ under vehicles as they may not be the owners or lease holders, even if they have fluorescent jackets on.
- Remove items of value from your vehicle whilst unattended and keep it secure and locked at all times.
- Mark your catalytic converter by etching your vehicle registration onto the metal shell, or by using a Secured By Design (SBD) approved forensic marking solution which is a heat-resistant paint. This makes it easier for police to trace the converter back to your vehicle should it ever be stolen, and links offenders to a crime.
- Consider fitting additional security on your vehicle(s) by installing an SBD approved converter security product, such as a clamp.
- Please visit the SBD website securedbydesign.com for more information on police approved security products.
- For more information [in Suffolk] contact your local Crime Reduction Officer on 101.
Further advice is available at http://thecrimepreventionwebsite.com/vehicle-and-bike-security/505/motor-vehicle-security/
