Invitation from LBPD to the

Catalytic Converter Etching Event, FREE!


**This FREE event is limited to 240 participants**

Event Description:

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has partnered with the City of Long Beach's Fleet Services Bureau to host "Etch and Catch- A Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event." This free event is open to any Long Beach Resident to have their vehicle's license plate number etched onto the catalytic converter of their vehicle. This process can assist LBPD investigations if your catalytic converter is stolen and may also discourage criminals from stealing it.


The event will be held on March 9, 2024, from 8 am to 1 pm and will be held at the Long Beach Health Department – 2525 Grand Avenue


To attend, participants must:

  • Be a Long Beach resident.
  • Be the registered owner of the vehicle.
  • Bring your driver's license and a copy of your vehicle's registration.
  • Bring your event confirmation with you to the event. *Any vehicle without confirmation may not be allowed entry.*
  • Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.


REGISTER HERE: Etch and Catch -Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event with LBPD - 3/9, Saturday, March 9, 2024, 8 - 9am - Events (longbeach.gov)


Arrival Instructions:

  1. The event will take place in the North parking lot of the Long Beach Health Department.
  2. Enter from East Willow Street onto Grand Avenue, which leads into the Health Department parking lot.
  3. Continue to the North Parking lot.
  4. Upon arrival, event staff will provide further directions on where to place your vehicle.
  5. Exit via the south driveway

 

Please direct any questions to the LBPD Media Relations Detail at 562-570-5273 or email LBPDMediaRelations@longbeach.gov