VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – With recent vehicle part thefts across the state and in Valley City on the rise, the Valley City Police Department is teaming up with local dealerships to take a stand in preventing and helping to deter these crimes.

Starting on August 16th, Stoudt-Ross Ford, Miller Motors, and Puklich Chevrolet in Valley City will be offering engraving services for vehicle catalytic converters free of charge for 90 days.  Call to make an appointment at these businesses and better protect yourself and your vehicles against these crimes.  The dealerships will engrave the catalytic converter with a personal vehicle identification number that will identify the part of your vehicle.  This will deter crime and also give a point of reference in identifying stolen items.

The Valley City Police Department would like to thank the businesses in taking a stand to help prevent these crimes and better protect the community.  The department urges all residents to contact authorities if you have been a victim of a vehicle part theft crime.

You may reach Miller Motors at (701)845-2780, Stoudt Ross Ford at (701)845-1671, and Puklich Chevrolet at (701)436-9888 to make an appointment.