Warning for motorists following spate of catalytic converter thefts in Stamford & Grantham

Four were stolen over the weekend.

Catalytic converter equipment is valuable to thieves for its scrap metal value
Author: Henry WinterPublished 11th Apr 2022

Owners of Honda and Toyota cars are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of catalytic converter thefts in Grantham and Stamford.

Two converters were stolen from a Honda Jazz on Lonsdale Road and Luffenham Road in Stamford.

They were believed to have been stolen at some point between 8pm on Saturday (9/4) and 12am on Sunday (10/4).

Two more catalytic converters were stolen from a Toyota Prius on Chelmsford Drive and Eyam Way in Grantham and a Honda Jazz on Dudley Road, Grantham was also targeted and had its catalytic converter stolen during the late hours of Saturday evening.

A black Audi A4 was reported to have left the scene from Dudley Road and Chelsmford Drive on Saturday night.

The occupants at the addresses also reported hearing loud drilling noises before the converters were stolen.

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