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With the help of the Simi Valley Police Foundation, The Simi Valley Police Department is teaming up with several local businesses to deter catalytic converter thefts.  Over the course of the last year, many citizens of Simi Valley have fallen victim to these thefts.  The following types of vehicles are being targeted at a higher rate:  Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Honda Element, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Excursion, Ford F250 & F350.

 

In an effort to combat and deter this trend, the Simi Valley Police Department has teamed up with several local auto repair, oil change, and tire shops.  The below listed businesses have agreed to etch the vehicle license plate and paint a “SVPD” logo on your catalytic converter, free of charge.  We would like to thank all of our “Etch and Catch” partners.  

 

1st Collision Center            (805) 522 0103                  1001 Cochran St.

A&D Automotive                 (805) 522 4700                  2050 Sinaloa Rd.

Affordable Auto                  (805) 306 1290                  2020 Donville “A” Ave.

Bills Quality Auto Care       (805) 520 7818                  2016 Donville Ave.

Brake Masters                   (805) 520 7771                  1842 E. Los Angeles Ave. 

Caliber Collision                (805) 527 4523                   390 Easy St.

Championship Muffler       (805) 522 7620                  1842 E. Los Angeles Ave.

Dave’s Towing                   (805) 526 4221                  890 W. Los Angeles Ave.

Keans Auto Service           (805) 526 7740                  2399 Tapo St. 

Less Auto Repair               (805) 703 8458                  2243 Agate Ct. 

Midas                                 (805) 285 2918                  820 E. Los Angeles Ave. 

Perry’s Quality Auto          (805) 522 5769                  2180 First St.

Simi Valley Ford                (805) 857 0501                  2440 First St. 
Schneider's Auto               (805) 387 9098                  607 Los Angeles Ave.

The Body Shop                 (805) 584 2851                   2463 Tapo St. 

Tire Pros                           (805) 527 3867                   4386 Los Angeles Ave.

 

Here are some tips to help prevent catalytic converter theft:
 

1. Bring your vehicle in to have your license plate engraved and an “SVPD” logo painted on your catalytic converter at one of the above listed “Etch and Catch” program locations.

2. Park in a secured garage when possible or in a well-lit area where the vehicle will be seen by passersby.

3. Install motion-sensitive lighting and surveillance cameras that cover areas where you park your vehicles.

4. Install a catalytic converter anti-theft device.

The Simi Valley Police Department would like to thank the Simi Valley Police Foundation for purchasing the items for this program.
 

If you hear strange noises during the night, such as power tools or sawing, if you see a vehicle driving suspiciously slow through your neighborhood or stopped at the side of the road or if you see or hear ANYTHING out of the ordinary call SVPD Dispatch at 911 or (805) 583-6950.
 

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).