Victoria Police said it has identified a recent series of catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter thefts in the southeast and east of Melbourne.
“Catalytic converters are used to reduce emissions and are a part of the vehicles exhaust system,” Victoria Police said online.
“Offenders are removing these from the vehicles utilising power tools, these targeted thefts are occurring in both residential and commercial areas.”
Victoria Police Investigators are asking that any incident which hasn’t been reported is done so at onlinereporting.police.vic.gov.au as they believe the incidents are being under-reported.
