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Free Vehicle VIN Etching Offered in Pennsylvania

25 April 2000

Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority Offer Free Vehicle VIN Etching

          Vehicle Identification Numbers Etched Onto Vehicle Windows
                        As a Means of Theft Prevention

    BUTLER, Pa., April 25 The Pennsylvania Auto Theft
Prevention Authority along with the Pennsylvania State Police will be holding
a free VIN etching event on Saturday, April 29, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. until
2:00 p.m. at the Butler Intermediate School.
    VIN etching is a proven theft deterrent, where the Vehicle's
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 Pennsylvania State Police and the
Authority.  The Authority's staff, local and state police officers, and
volunteers from local insurance companies will etch vehicles on a first-come,
first-served basis.  The program will end promptly at 2:00 p.m.  The Authority
encourages you to spend some time with them on Saturday morning to help
protect your vehicle.
    Pre-event questions about the Authority may be directed to Ken Robinson at
215-485-1636 or 717-975-0812.