Brazen Kettering thief steals catalytic converter as victim paid for petrol
They jacked the vehicle up to steal it in just minutes
A brazen thief stole a catalytic converter in just minutes as his victim paid for fuel at a Kettering petrol station.
Police have appealed for witnesses after the brazen incident at the Tesco petrol station in Carina Road between 4.30pm and 5pm on May 7.
Three men wearing dark clothing with their hoods up were in a silver VW Passat which pulled alongside a white Toyota Auris.
As the Toyota driver was inside paying for their fuel, one of the occupants of the VW Passat got out and jacked the Toyota up before stealing the catalytic converter.
Catalytic converters are often stolen because of the high value of the precious metals they contain.
Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information should contact police on 101.