Naperville Cops Host Event To Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts

NAPERVILLE, IL — The Naperville Police Department has teamed up with Cassidy Tire and Service to host an upcoming program aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts in the city.

The Nov. 13 program, which will offer free ID numbers to be spray painted on catalytic converters, comes after 48 catalytic converters were stolen in Naperville between July 1 and Oct. 1, according to police.

Staff members from Cassidy Tire will be on hand to spray paint the ID numbers onto catalytic converters using high-temperature car exhaust spray. The initiative will help police track stolen catalytic converters and help lower the part's resale value.

Pre-registration is required to snag a spot for the catalytic converter theft deterrent event, which kicks off at 9 a.m. at 1580 W. Ogden Ave. in Naperville.

What: Tat-a-Cat Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent Event

When: Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: 1580 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville

On Wednesday, 21 people in five states were federally charged in connection with the dismantling of a multi-state catalytic converter theft ring that yielded millions of dollars.