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Alameda Catalytic Converter Thefts: APD Addresses Crimes

Since March 1, Alameda Police Department has received 30 reports of catalytic converter thefts.

Bea Karnes, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge

Press release from the City of Alameda:

ALAMEDA, CA — Thanks to proactive patrols, multi-agency collaborations, video evidence, and eyewitness accounts, several catalytic converter thefts have been interrupted. In some cases, arrests have been made. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a few measures that can help protect your property:

  • Install an anti-theft device.
  • Paint your catalytic converter to help quickly identify it as stolen.
  • Install an alarm that activates when your car is tilted.
  • Park in well-lit areas within view of your security camera system.
  • Install a motion-sensitive dash cam that can notify you of an in-progress theft or record the license plate of the getaway car.
  • Draw attention to your vehicle by activating your car's alarm from a safe distance. Other witnesses may become alert and provide additional details to investigators.
  • Be a good witness and call 9-1-1 immediately.

    • This press release was produced by the City of Alameda. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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