Ambler police alert public to recent catalytic converter thefts

The Ambler Borough Police Department issued a notice on November 30th informing the public that it had received multiple reports of catalytic converter thefts. The reported thefts occurred on the 100 block of Forest Avenue, the 100 block of Race Street, the 300 block of Mattison Avenue, and the 400 block of Edgewood Drive.

The police are asking residents who live in that area to check their surveillance cameras and report anything suspicious activity. According to police, the thefts are normally committed by using a Sawzall which is extremely loud when cutting off the converter.

The Ambler Police Department can be contaccted at (215) 643-6444 or 911.