Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a growing concern for Delta Police.
In one recent incident, officers were called to the 11800 block of 80th Ave. around 6:30 p.m., April 29.
Police say the call was a report of an attempted theft of a catalytic converter on a Honda CRV. The catalytic converter had a clean cut on one side, however was still attached on the other.
“The province has changed the regulations for metal dealers and recyclers to require them to report each transaction, including seller information, to police, however these types of thefts are still occurring,” say police. “You can help avoid this type of theft from auto by parking in a well-lit area or your garage.”
DPD snapshot for the week of April 25 to May 1, 2022:
Number of completed calls: 564
Number of General Occurrence Reports created: 472
False/Abandoned 911 calls: 59
Assist the public: 61
Collisions: 19
Break and Enter: 5
Fraud: 10
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
Last week, DPD officers served six Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.
3 - 90 day fail
1 - 90 day refuse
1 - 3 day warn
1 - 24 hour for drugs
If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. If you have consumed drugs or alcohol, plan for a safe ride from point a to point b.
