Catalytic converters stolen from Guelph business

They don't look like much, but catalytic converters are often made of expensive metals like platinum, which likely explains why theft of the car part is on the rise.

Guelph Police say thieves made off with two catalytic converters from a west-end business.

Together they were valued at more than $15,000.

Employees told police the exhaust components were cut off from a truck parked in a lot near Woodlawn Road West and Michener Road.

“Security video showed two individuals entering the lot through an adjacent business property at approximately 11:40 p.m. Saturday,” a media release said. “One kept watch while the other cut the converters off the truck.”

Both suspects wore all black and covered their faces.

Police said they were also seen driving a red Hyundai Tucson.

Witnesses are asked to contact Const. Brent Estabrooks at 519-824-1212, ext. 7259, or email [e-mail].