Police are alerting the community about recent catalytic converter thefts in Westchester County.

Police say that four thefts were reported in one night in Larchmont near the end of October.

"Thieves can remove them in minutes, causing costly damage," a community alert posted to the Larchmont Police Department's Facebook page read.

Police say to be on the lookout for cars jacked up or raised overnight, people under parked cars using tools or power saws, as well as suspicious vehicles circling or idling near parked cars.

"Park in a garage or well-lit area, consider an anti-theft shield, engrave your VIN and use motion lights or an alarm," stated the post.