EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — To promote community safety and to help protect personal property, the El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force is hosting a free VIN etching event.
The event, in partnership with Sam’s Club, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Sam’s Club, 9498 Gateway Blvd.This initiative is designed to provide residents with a powerful, permanent deterrent against vehicle theft, El Paso Police said.
VIN etching involves the professional engraving of the vehicle’s unique 17-digit vehicle identification number.This process significantly decreases the resale value of stolen vehicles to “chop shops,” making them less attractive targets for criminals, police said…