NEW ROCHELLE, NY (December 17, 2022) — The New Rochelle Police Department, in its continued effort in combating the rising trend of Catalytic Convertor thefts throughout the County, is launching Operation “Cat Scratch”.
Increased patrols and targeted efforts have resulted in several arrests, and “Cat Scratch” is one more component of the department’s strategy to fight this crime.
In “Cat Scratch,” a serial number will be etched onto catalytic convertors of participating New Rochelle residents. That unique number will then be registered in a database that can be accessed by officers when they recover a stolen converter; that will assist them in the prosecution of those criminals responsible for the thefts.
The etching process takes about 20 minutes to complete, is non-invasive, and also completely free of charge to New Rochelle residents.
The launch of Operation Cat Scratch took place earlier today at the New Rochelle Municipal Garage at 54 Nardozzi Place by the Home Depot just before Costco. It was invitation-only for now, offered to New Rochelle residents who have been victimized by this crime.
Plans are underway to expand this service to all New Rochelle Residents in the future.
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