FREE Anti-Car Theft Event – October 21, 2006
September 29th, 2006 Posted in Police Notices A message from
Detective Chris Dengeles:
On Saturday, October 21, 2006, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Arlington County Police Department will hold a FREE anti-car theft event, at the Arlington Assembly of God Church, 4501 N. Pershing Drive. At the event, car owners can have their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched into their exterior windows. It’s a quick, simple process that can reduce the chances of theft, or in the event of a theft, increase the chance of recovery.
VIN etching does not affect the appearance of the vehicle. Trained etchers chemically engrave the VIN onto the main windows of the vehicle in inconspicuous locations. Some insurance companies offer discounts to the owners of VIN-etched vehicles.
A VIN-etched vehicle is harder to conceal when stolen, thus making it less attractive to car thieves. VIN etching also virtually eliminates any potential profit professional thieves might get from selling windows and windshields through chop shops.
Lojack, Winner International (makers of the ‘Club’) and other vendors will be present at the event on October 21 to display their theft-deterrent products. Lojack will give away discount coupons for significant savings on their systems. In addition, Arlington Police & Virginia State Police together will give away 20 steering wheel locks to the first 20 vehicle owners at the event.
Although the focus is on auto-theft prevention, this will be a fun event for the whole family. We are hoping that a radio station will broadcast live from that location and ‘McGruff’ the crime dog is one of the special invited guests. Also, vehicles and equipment used to combat auto theft will be on display, including a Virginia Law Enforcement Helicopter (weather and time permitting).
This event is being provided FREE of charge by the Arlington County Police Department and the Virginia State Police HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Program.
FREE VIN Etching
Arlington Assembly of God Church Parking lot
4501 N. Pershing Dr. (North of Rt. 50, between N. Pershing and N. Henderson Rd.)
Saturday, October 21, 2006, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
If you have any questions you may contact:
Detective Chris Dengeles
Arlington Police Department
Auto Theft Unit/U.S. Marshal’s Stolen Auto Task Force
1425 N. Courthouse Road
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-4233 desk
703-228-4176 fax
cdenge@arlingtonva.us
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