East Grinstead has recently seen an increase in thefts of catalytic convertors.

Police are warning vehicle owners in the area to remain aware after 6 were stolen from outside their owners address.

The thefts took place overnight between Thursday the 5th of December and the following morning. All of the cars were large family style people carriers.

The converters were removed by pipe cutter from the underside of the vehicles and police urge anyone who drives that type of vehicle to be extra vigilant about leaving them unattended overnight on the roadside.

Anyone who sees any suspicious activity around cars parked overnight is asked to call 999. If you have any other information, contact police via 101 or email ‘101@sussex.pnn.police.uk‘quoting serial 0376 of 6/12. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”