Motorists are being urged to be on the alert after a spate of catalytic converter thefts in the Newton Abbot area, and across the wider force territory.

Between mid-February and mid-April, police have received nine reports of thefts in and around Newton Abbot, the latest being at from a car parked in Trendlebere Down car park, Manaton, during the morning of Monday, April 19.

Other thefts have taken place in locations including Plymouth, Barnstaple and Exeter, and generally occur during the day.

Police are urging motorists to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone who has been approached by someone selling a catalytic converter, and anyone with CCTV which may have captured the people selling them, to help officers identify those responsible.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting crime reference, CR/031369/21.