Police probe catalytic converter theft near Mansfield

Officers were called to the crime in Quarry Road, Ravenshead, at around 4pm on Monday.

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PC Chris Lee, who is investigating the incident, said: “We are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry into this theft, including looking at available CCTV.

“This happened in the daytime and there may well be people who saw something suspicious in the area.

“I would urge them to come forward and tell us what they know.”

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a black or dark VW Golf in the area, which is believed to have been a 1998 model or similar with distinctive 9 spoke wheels.

Anyone who has information should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 541 of September 28.

People can find out about how to protect their vehicle in Nottinghamshire Police’s catalytic converter theft advice guide.

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