LAPD now has a new tool to combat catalytic converter thefts and its state-of-the-art technology will make it harder for thieves to steal them.
Though they've offered VIN etching services in the past, the department now has a new Insta-Etch marking device.
It's the only Insta-Etch marking device in the department and it's part of services offered by the LAPD Northeast Division for communities like Eagle Rock."Converters are backordered, maybe months away from being able to get one," he said. "It's pretty necessary. I'm an Uber driver. It's my livelihood to be able to have my vehicle."Marking the catalytic converters will help investigators identify those that have been stolen once they've been found.
"We use this LAPD placard template with the high temperature paint and we apply, not only the VIN etch, but we apply this LAPD warning, if you will, to potential thieves who get underneath these cars looking to steal the catalytic converters," said LAPD Capt. Gary Walters.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US OPEN ‘23: Hole by hole look at Los Angeles Country ClubA hole-by-hole look at the North course at Los Angeles Country Club, site of the 123rd U.S. Open that starts Thursday:
Read more »
Rain and thunderstorms expected across Los Angeles County this weekendRain and isolated thunderstorms are expected across Los Angeles County this weekend as a low-pressure system moves through the region, forecasters said.
Read more »
Los Angeles county DA's office quits Twitter due to barrage of 'vicious' homophobic attacksThe Los Angeles county district attorney's office has left Twitter due to barrage of what the office called vicious homophobic attacks.
Read more »
Los Angeles City Council advances motion to become nation's newest ‘sanctuary city’Los Angeles moved closer to officially becoming a 'sanctuary city' Friday after a unanimous City Council vote advancing a motion regarding immigrants there.
Read more »
Los Angeles Times announces 74 job cuts due to economic challengesThe Los Angeles Times says it is cutting 74 jobs due to economic challenges as the newspaper strives to transform itself into a digital media organization
Read more »
Dynamo put together dominant performance in rout of Los Angeles FCThe Dynamo handed LAFC its first loss since May 6 and moved above the playoff line with...
Read more »