MOTORISTS have been urged to check their vehicles after a catalytic converter was stolen in the Aston area.
PCSO Owen Prentice, of the North Flintshire Police team, issued the message on Wednesday afternoon regarding the theft - which took place on Sunday, November 26.
He said: "We are advising all local residents to check vehicles which have not been used since November 26 and ensure that the catalytic convertor hasn't been stolen.
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"Obvious signs of your vehicle missing its catalytic convertor consist of the following: loud roar when you start the car, increase in exhaust fumes, missing parts under the vehicle leading to the 'muffler' [and] uneven or spluttering acceleration.
"If you find evidence of your catalytic convertor being stolen then phone 101 and report this as a crime.
"If you would like any further information on vehicle security please feel free to contact me via community alert or email owen.prentice@northwales.police.uk"
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