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
Catalytic converter theft is a National problem due to the valuable metals inside the converters. Recent MidJersey.news stories on catalytic converter theft:
Catalytic Converter Thieves From Minnesota Arrested In Toms River, NJ
Bordentown Township Police Bust Pair In $13K Catalytic Converter Thefts
Theft Arrest In Hamilton Township
File photo of catalytic converters from a raid in North Hanover Township, NJ in 2022