The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) is participating in the Minnesota Commerce Department's Catalytic Converter Theft Pilot Program, which works to prevent theft of catalytic converters by identifying them with unique numbers.
Catalytic converters are one of the most stolen parts on a vehicle and can cost thousands of dollars to replace. Through the Catalytic Converter Theft Pilot Program, residents can fill out a form to receive a unique identification number labeling kit to place on their catalytic converter. Labeling kits are in limited supply.
Only residents who own one of the top 15 most targeted vehicles or are a victim of catalytic converter theft (or attempted theft) can receive a labeling kit. The top 15 vehicles targeted for catalytic converter theft include:
- Chevrolet Express
- Ford Econoline
- Ford F250
- Honda Accord
- Honda CRV
- Honda Element
- Honda Odyssey
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Hyundai Tucson
- Kia Sportage
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Toyota Prius
- Toyota Tundra
The GVPD will not install labels on vehicles, but residents can place labels themselves or bring their labels to Golden Valley Tire and Service to have them permanently etched onto their converter. However, Golden Valley Tire and Service requires an appointment to be made for an additional service (oil change, tire rotation, etc.) in conjunction with the application of the unique identification number. They also have kits available should residents choose to have them register and apply the kit all at once in their shop.
If you would like to participate in this program, complete the catalytic converter labeling form.