Hope Valley business issues appeal after catalytic converter thefts

A Hope Valley business which delivers fresh produce to customers has issued a new appeal after catalytic converter thieves targeted their vehicles for the second time in a week.

By Alana Roberts

Published 31st Aug 2020, 10:31 BST

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Middleton’s Dairy, on Castleton Road, said that some of its vehicles had their catalytic converters stolen last night.

It comes just a week after thieves stole the device from six of its vehicles.

Posting on Facebook, it said: "As a small family run business with a good team of staff all working extremely hard it is very soul-destroying and sad.

The catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles on premises near Castleton Road

The catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles on premises near Castleton Road

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"It has been reported but if anyone saw anything suspicious around 7.30 to 10pm last night on the road between Hathersage and Bamford or if any vehicles seemed unusually parked on the verges please do get in touch.”

Catalytic converters are made out of precious metals and act to reduce the level of harmful substances in exhaust gases.

They are stolen due to the value of these precious metals.

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