Robbinsdale Residents Urged to Register for Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Program
Robbinsdale residents are encouraged to participate in a program to deter catalytic converter thieves. Residents can sign up to have a unique identification label known as CatGuard etched into the metal of their converter.
Police say it’s a helpful way to track thefts and return the device back to owners. To get one installed, residents must register to make an appointment by calling the Robbinsdale Police Department at (763) 531-1220. An important note: Robbinsdale residents must own one of the vehicles considered a top target for thieves. Eligible vehicles 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 CatGuard label program is part of a pilot rolled out by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
The first round of installations will be for 50 Robbinsdale residents with a limit of one per household.
The event will be hosted on two days, Monday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 4. Available time slots start at 9 a.m. and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Robbinsdale Police Department hopes to make available more free CatGuard installations at a later date.
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