POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of thefts of catalytic converters from cars in Kingsteignton.

At least eight are thought to have been taken while one car also had its exhaust removed.

The incidents happened to cars parked at the side of the road on Thursday and Friday last week.

Officers say the thefts took place in Tarrs Avenue, New Park Road, Leaze Road and Clifford Avenue. Others happened in Rydon Road and Fore Street.

PCSO Vanessa Pike explained: 'It takes some time to remove them and whoever is responsible must have had a set of tools to do it.'

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