Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention is on the minds of the Bloomington Police. Today with the rise in catalytic converter thefts they share some of the proactive measures they are taking, including a partnership with the State and Bobby & Steve’s Auto World that you can participate in for free.
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention continued
The Catalytic Converter Pilot program provides a CatGuard label that is permanetly applied to a vehicle’s catalytic with a unique code. This code is then registered in an accredited database connecting your unique code to your vehicle. The sticker is meant to break into pieces if attempted to be removed. Additionally, the label etches the metal with the unqiue code so that even if a sticker was removed, the code would remain. Once a catalytic is marked with a CatGauard label, the hope is that a thief notices the marking, realizing the catalytic converter is identifiable and chooses not to steal it. It also assists investigators with evidence of theft should a suspect be arrested with posession of a catalytic converter.
