Manhattan Beach police to etch catalytic converters, third-row seats
Manhattan Beach police on Saturday are inviting residents who drive Toyota and GMC sport utility vehicles to come to a free program to etch their license plate numbers on their catalytic converters and third-row seats.
The program -- open only to Manhattan Beach residents -- will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s maintenance facility at 3621 Bell Ave.
Engraving license plate numbers on the auto parts will make it easier for police officers to identify stolen property when they catch thieves and link them to specific crimes.
Catalytic converter thefts have increased in the last year as thieves target the precious metals inside them. Toyota sport utility vehicles are the prime targets.
Third-row seats also are popular for theft. GMC Yukons and Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans fall prey.
Interested owners of those vehicles should contact Sgt. Steve Tobias at 310-802-5123.
The program -- open only to Manhattan Beach residents -- will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s maintenance facility at 3621 Bell Ave.
Engraving license plate numbers on the auto parts will make it easier for police officers to identify stolen property when they catch thieves and link them to specific crimes.
Catalytic converter thefts have increased in the last year as thieves target the precious metals inside them. Toyota sport utility vehicles are the prime targets.
Third-row seats also are popular for theft. GMC Yukons and Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans fall prey.
Interested owners of those vehicles should contact Sgt. Steve Tobias at 310-802-5123.
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