RCMP on Prince Edward Island have charged a number of people with offences related to catalytic converter thefts which have occurred over the last three months.
The thefts have resulted in estimated damages of over $100,000 from all types of passenger vehicles as well as commercial vehicles, the majority of which were held at Island garages and auto salvage businesses across all three counties of PEI. Some of the catalytic converters have been recovered as a result of the investigation.
Currently five people have been charged for a total of 41 charges to date. The charges stem from 23 complaints which affected 11 business and approximately 60 vehicles at this point of the investigation.
Criminals who steal from people and/or businesses cite many reasons for which the thefts have occurred, none of which substantiate the harm done to businesses, business owners and those who rely on small business for their livelihood. The RCMP would like to thank those who assisted with this investigation and ask that anyone who feels a crime has been committed to contact the police in your jurisdiction or use the services of PEI Crime Stoppers which provides an anonymous tip line at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through their website www.peicrimestoppers.com