Bridport Police investigating stolen catalytic converter in Lyme Regis

Police are investigating reports of a stolen catalytic converter from a vehicle in the Lyme Regis area.

The vital piece of equipment on the vehicle was stolen between the evening of Sunday, October 16 and the morning of Tuesday, October 18.

Catalytic converters convert toxic gases in exhausts into less toxic pollutants, and contain expensive metals.

Police have advised that suspicious activity should be reported as soon as possible by calling 999, but in an event of a non emergency, callers should dial 101.