Catalytic Converter Etching Event Registration

11605 132nd Avenue Northeast,Kirkland WA 98034

21 January, 2023

Description

Kirkland Police Department and Lake Washington Institute of Technology are teaming up to host a free catalytic converter etching event in an effort to deter thieves. Catalytic converters contain valuable precious metals, and it only takes a thief a few minutes to steal one from a parked car, before turning around and selling it to a scrap metal yard. These thefts can cost vehicle owners thousands of dollars to replace. Etching a vehicle identification number onto a catalytic converter can make it harder for thieves to sell and easier to identify and recover for vehicle owners. Due to limited appointments, you must be a resident of, work in, and/or attend school in Kirkland to attend this event. Please understand that not all vehicles meet the requirements for the etching process - for example, some catalytic converters are not be easily accessible for this process. The technical crew doing the etchings will review your vehicle make and model for eligibility, and you will be contacted if your vehicle does not meet the requirements for etching.