Marking your catalytic converter can deter theft. Here’s where you can get it done free
Tacoma police are partnering with Titus-Will Toyota for a second time for an initiative that helps prevent catalytic-converter thefts.
The goal of Project CATCON ID is to etch a vehicle’s catalytic converter with an identifying number. Without this identifying number, there is no way for law enforcement to know what vehicle a catalytic converter was stolen from or even prove it was stolen, according to a Tacoma Police Department media release.
Since the program was first implemented in November 2022, catalytic converter thefts have decreased by 79%, the release said.
Titus-Will Toyota, 3506 S. Sprague Ave., will provide the etching service for free during the Project CATCON ID initiative on Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., the release said.
The service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicle owners are required to sign a waiver releasing the City of Tacoma, the automotive business and their employees from liability. TPD will provide High Heat Resistant Paint to mark the engraving location and a window decal noting the vehicle is “Tagged & Protected” for each service, the release said.
