May 15, 2008

The CMPD is partnering with local businesses to offer free engraving services for catalytic converters, which have recently become hot items for thieves looking to cash in on the valuable metals they contain.

While engraving a converter doesn't prevent theft, if enough people do get them engraved, it can be a deterrent. And, if it is stolen, it makes it easier for officers to recover.  The engraving takes about 10 minutes.

The CMPD is providing the engravers to the businesses who will provide the service free of charge at the following locations:

Meineke Car Care Center
6447-A East Independence Blvd.
704/563-9513

Firestone Complete Auto Care
5340 E. Independence Blvd.
704-535-2374
(and the new location on 10014 Monroe Rd. Matthews, NC 28105 that opens the last week of June)

Griffin Tire Co.
5200 E. Independence Blvd.
704-536-2063

Goodyear Tire
327 S. Polk Street
Pineville NC
704-889-4055

Fleet Truck
700 Griffith Road
704-525-6927

Meineke Car Care
5235 South Blvd.
704-525-2168.

Goodyear
5100 Piper Station
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-752-8211