Bad news from Essex Police - catalytic converter theft is a major issue and may take time to resolve!

Images of thieves stealing a catalytic converter in October.

Chigwell Row Residents Association requested increasing patrols in our ward to tackle catalytic converter theft, and for the crime to be set as a priority here.  Unfortunately, the response has left us with a sense of dread:

"...we have recently run an operation within the Epping Forest District in relation to catalytic converter thefts. 

"Unfortunately this crime is happening across the whole of the Epping Forest District and is not specific to any one location so a particular area cannot be directly targeted for policing activity. 

"It is very much a case of where these criminals identify their target vehicles to be located. 

"We are continually developing intelligence on this crime along with working cross border with the Metropolitan Police Service who are suffering this crime to a greater degree than we are. 

"Should a specific area be identified as suffering any crime more than any other particular area then this is always under review and appropriate targeted patrol activity is tasked to target that area and that particular crime."

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To help local residents who are increasingly upset and anxious about the growth in these crimes we are teaming up with Gravel Lane Autos who have agreed a discount for their installation services for members of our group.  Please quote 'CRRA is the best' when applying for your discount.  They can be contacted on 020 8502 6868.  Further details on the discount system are written below:

"Hi Wilson,

Thanks for your email reference to the theft of CATs being stolen of vehicles in the Chigwell area, we are happy to offer upto 20% discount on various models of vehicles. 

You must mention the CRRA to validate your discount for the purchase for CAT and Labour.

"Please don't hesitate to contact me for any further help or assistance."

Please give reference 'CRRA is the best' to activate your discount.

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