On Tuesday, March 2,  Bothell Police Department announced its partnership in the CAT CON Task Force, a newly-formed partnership aimed at fighting rising catalytic converter thefts. 

The Cat Con Task Force combines the efforts of Bothell Police, the King County Sheriff's Office, Bellevue Police, and six other area police departments with the mission of arresting more catalytic thieves and taking significant steps to prevent the crime.

How Does a Task Force Help?  

As a task force, officers and detectives across multiple agencies are able to work as one team;  with more updates and sharing of evidence and case information that can lead to more arrests.

 This teamwork is already paying off.  Listen to Officer Thorvilson explain how photo evidence from another police department with a recent arrest. 

I.D. Your Catalytic Converter

One way to help prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen is by marking it with bright, high-heat paint and engraving a VIN or partial VIN.  That's what Project CatCon ID is all about. 

Local Engraving Event

Not everyone has an engraving tool or is comfortable rolling under a vehicle.  We get it!   Join us on Wednesday, March 2 at 12:00pm for Chat with the Chief & Bothell Police - when we will announce a local, free engraving event, to help vehicle owners in our community.  A Bothell company has generously volunteered to partner with us and help local vehicle owners.  Be the very first to hear about this event by joining us at Chat with the Chief on Zoom.

Learn More About Catalytic Converters, and What You Can Do 

There are many other ways to help protect your vehicle's catalytic converter, and things you should know about this auto part, and why this crime is happening so frequently.  The very best crime prevention tool is information.  Learn more by reading this  community bulletin, from Bothell Police detectives.

If you see something suspicious, call 911 right away.  For non emergencies, call our non emergency number: 425-486-1254.