May 31, 2023

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Chesterfield Township Police Department has issued a Crime Alert for catalytic converter thefts. Numerous reports of catalytic converter thefts were reported to Chesterfield Township Police Department by residents in the Old York village section of the township. These thefts occurred to vehicles overnight / in the early morning hours of Wednesday May 31, 2023. Please be aware and observant and report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 or central communications at 609-723-8300. Chesterfield Township Police Department is actively investigating the thefts. If you have any tips or leads please call CTPD at 609-291-0912

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Catalytic converter theft is a National problem due to the valuable metals inside the converters. Recent MidJersey.news stories on catalytic converter theft:

Governor Murphy Announces Comprehensive Plan to Combat Auto Theft in New Jersey

Raids In New Jersey As Law Enforcement Takes Down Nationwide Network Of Catalytic Converter Thieves, Dealers And Processors For Roles In Conspiracies Involving Stolen Catalytic Converters Sold For Tens Of Millions Of Dollars

Yesterday’s Catalytic Converter Raid Nets 200 Pallets Of Catalytic Converters, $2Million in Exotic Autos, $1Million Currency, 29 Ounces Of Gold Bars, Jewlery And High-Value Handbags, In Operation Heavy Metal

Catalytic Converter Thieves From Minnesota Arrested In Toms River, NJ

Bordentown Township Police Bust Pair In $13K Catalytic Converter Thefts

Trenton Man Arrested In Ewing With Drugs And Burglar’s Tools Used In Catalytic Converter Type Thefts

Theft Arrest In Hamilton Township

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File photo of catalytic converters from a raid in North Hanover Township, NJ in 2022

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