The Leesburg Police Department is warning area residents about an uptick in catalytic converter thefts.
Officers say catalytic converters are vulnerable to theft due to the materials contained within them. Thieves are aware of this and know they can sell them as scrap metal in order to make a profit.
Many vehicle owners don’t know the parts are being targeted by thieves. With that in mind, the police department has released tips for area residents to help prevent catalytic converter thefts. Those include:
