Cumberland, PA. DA & ATPA Offer Free VIN Etching
17 June 1999
Cumberland County District Attorney and the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Offer Free Vehicle VIN EtchingVehicle Identification Numbers Etched Onto Vehicle Windows as a Means of Theft Prevention CARLISLE, Pa. -- The Commissioners of Cumberland County announced today that Saturday, June 19 is proclaimed "Watch Your Car" day. As part of Cumberland County's car theft fighting initiatives, the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office along with the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) will be holding a free VIN etching event on Saturday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the MJ Mall, Carlisle. This is the first VIN etching in Carlisle. VIN etching is a proven theft deterrent, where the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is etched on to all the vehicle windows. Would-be thieves resist stealing a vehicle that is VIN-etched because that vehicle is more easily identified and, if stolen, all glass must be replaced in order to remove traces of the VIN. This is a free service provided by the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office and the ATPA. ATPA staff, Cumberland County employees, state and local police officers, and volunteers from State Farm Insurance Company will etch the VIN on the first 400 vehicles. The ATPA encourages you to spend some time with them on Saturday morning to help protect your vehicle. Pre-event questions should be directed to ATPA Executive Director Roy Miller, at 717-975-9074.