Catalytic converter gang who struck in Tisbury flee police leaving burnt out vehicle
Officers are appealing for dash cam footage
Last updated 25th May 2021
A member of the public reported a suspected catalytic converter theft in Tisbury around 2 am yesterday (24th May).
Just over an hour later officers spotted a vehicle matching the description given, a sliver BMW saloon, as it drove through the Mere area.
The vehicle failed to stop for police and made off of at speed.
It was later abandoned on the A350 at East Knoyle shortly after 3.45am and set alight.
Wiltshire Police say the suspects are also thought to have been commiting offences in the Avon, Somerset and Dorset areas.
Insp Pete Sparrow said:
"We are aware of the growing number of incidents of people attempting to steal catalytic converters from vehicles in our area and have increased patrols in response to this. Although we did not make any arrests on this occasion, we have certainly stopped them in their tracks. With the help of our colleagues in neighbouring force areas and our extensive intelligence resources, we are determined to crack down on these criminals and disrupt them at every turn.
"We would like to hear from anyone who may have been driving on the A350 in East Knoyle early this morning who may have recorded dash cam footage that could help us. This is a remote area and footage from the time could help identify a second vehicle which we assume must have picked up the offenders."
Anyone with information that can help identify those responsible should call Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting log 26 of the 24th May.