Catalytic Converters are being stolen from vehicles in Mesa at an alarming rate. It takes less than two minutes for a thief to steal one of these parts. It is very important for you to take extra precautions to prevention theft of this part. Please report any suspicious activity or persons under or around vehicles immediately by calling the Mesa Police Dept. at (480) 644-2211.
Some prevention tips:
1. Park in areas with plenty of light and can easily be seen.
2. Park vehicles in garages whenever possible.
3. Back additional vehicles up to garage doors.
4. Park so that someone cannot crawl under the back of your vehicle, especially pickups & SUVs.
5. Consider having your Converter etched with your vehicle identification number (VIN) or driver's license number.
6. Talk to your mechanic about installing a preventative theft device (cage, etc.) for your Converter.