Villagers Thanked After Police Seize Van Linked To Catalytic Converter Thefts
Written by HFM News on 17th March 2021
Police have seized a van after the occupants tried to steal catalytic converters from cars in North Kilworth and Walcote last night.
Officers, who had responded to reports from villagers, found it abandoned on Mere Lane, Bittesby, after the driver failed to stop for them.
Enquiries to trace those who were in the vehicle are continuing.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Hfm: “Around 9pm on Tuesday 16 March officers received a report from a member of the public that a van was involved in attempted thefts in Walcote and North Kilworth.
“Officers located the van but it failed to stop when requested and was abandoned on Mere Lane, Bittesby.
“The van was recovered and enquiries are ongoing.
“Officers would like to thank the public for reporting this incident and urge anyone to report suspected offences to Police.”
Police seized the van Pic: Harborough & Lutterworth Police
