TV PRESENTER Rav Wilding has joined Thames Valley Police officers in the hunt for catalytic converter thieves.

In a tweet, the force said: "Insp Robb Webb and Sgt Jess Martin had a new crewmate yesterday for their operation to tackle catalytic converter thefts in Wycombe.

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"Rav joined us in targeting and disrupting criminals as well as sharing advice with members of the public."

The Crimewatch presenter said the efforts would be shown on the BBC One Show 'very soon'.

Oxfordshire has seen a spate of catalytic converter thefts recently, with thieves taking the car parts from various locations including Milton Park and even the John Radcliffe Hospital.