NOVA PD, Student Life to Host Free VIN Etching to Prevent Vehicle Theft, Nov. 1 and 2

October 31, 2023 / Events

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 32 seconds! NOVA Police and NOVA Student Life are partnering with Virginia State Police to host a free VIN etching event to help the NOVA community prevent vehicle theft.

All vehicles carry a federally assigned number known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN etching is a process where VIN numbers are etched into your vehicle’s glass with a chemical solution. Once the process is complete, your VIN number will be permanently displayed on your car window. Car thieves are less likely to steal a vehicle with VIN numbers etched throughout the vehicle, as the etchings make it difficult for your vehicle to be sold for parts.

Dates and Participating Campuses:

  • Wednesday, November 1 (Annandale Campus/Parking Lot #22)
  • Thursday, November 2 (Manassas Campus/Parking Lot #2, before the traffic circle)

10 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day

For additional information, please contact Lieutenant Tony Ong at TOng2@nvcc.edu.

 

White slide with green NOVA mosaic theme at left. Top of slide features three graphics, side by side: NOVA PD patch, Virginia State Police HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Program patch, and Virginia State Police patch. 

Below graphics is the following text: "NOVA Police Department and Student Life are Partnering with Virginia State Police to Host a Free VIN Etching Event to Help Protect the NOVA Community from Vehicle Theft."

Middle of slide features two close-up photographs. At left is photo of etching machine, at right is finished VIN number etched into car window. 

Below images is the following text: 
"Dates and Participating Campuses: 
November 1 (Annandale Campus/Parking Lot #22)
November 2 (Manassas Campus/Parking Lot #2 before the traffic circle)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (both days)
For additional information, please contact Lieutenant Tony Ong at TOng at nvcc dot edu." NOVA logo at bottom right.

 

Submitted by:
Lt. Tony Ong, NOVA PD-Strategic Planning & Community Outreach, TOng2@nvcc.edu