Circleville Police are warning the public about an increase in catalytic converter thefts.
In a message posted to social media, the department said there's been both a national and local increase in catalytic converter thefts. They say residents should be observant of their vehicles and other neighborhood vehicles and report any suspicious activity.
They say the parts are being stolen due to the precious metals they contain, such as platinum, palladium, that are valuable to scrap metal dealers.