Albuquerque Police Etch VINs Onto Car Windows to Deter Thieves

KOB4 ^ | 04/28/2012 | Eddie Garcia

[Tijeras_Slim]

I like the way you think!

[BfloGuy]

Nothing like turning over a minty Smith or Colt and seeing 123-45-6789 electro-penciled in the trigger guard.

I hope you don't get a visit from the authories for divulging Obama's Soc. Sec. #.

[TigersEye]

I have all kinds of ornery ideas! ;^)

Most of them never see action.
But it's nice to have some backup plans on file.

[BfloGuy]

Nothing like turning over a minty Smith or Colt and seeing 123-45-6789 electro-penciled in the trigger guard.

I hope you don't get a visit from the authorities for divulging Obama's Soc. Sec. #.

[Molon Labbie]

The copper thievery is so out of control this is most likely a stopgap measure. I have even stopped copper thieves that have made makeshift grappeling hooks to rip copper guttering down.

[R. Scott]

Whoopee.
The number is already on the frame, transmission and other places. VIN on a window? Replace the window.

[TigersEye]

It's good to know that you're not a car thief and don't own a chop shop. (See post #15) ;-)

FWIW it wasn't the first thing that came to my mind either.

[nickcarraway]

Engrave your social security number on it! Smart. Better put on your mother’s maiden name, maternal grandfather’s names, first pet.