Hundreds of catalytic converter thefts in Thames Valley

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The precious metals are attracting thieves Credit: ITV

  • Watch report by Chloe Oliver

A woman from Bracknell says she's been left devastated after becoming the latest victim of catalytic converter thefts across the Thames Valley.

Thefts are soaring as criminals cash in on a boom in global precious metal prices. There have been nearly 500 converters stolen across Berkshire in just the last few months - leaving drivers with repair bills of thousands of pounds.