Stolen License Plates

[Jack Evers]

Yesterday, while cleaning my truck I noticed something seemed different about my license plate. I don't have my license numbers committed to memory so I checked my registration and it turns out some scumbag stole my plates and replaced them with another set of plates off a stolen car. Hell, I'd have been face down in the gravel if some cop would have pulled me over on a routine traffic charge and ran those plates.

I had no idea how big a problem this really is here in Phoenix. The officer that came to my home to retrieve the stolen plate and write up a report told me many cases reported daily.

He suggested that my replacement plates be affixed with security screws of some kind. The two straight slot screws I had in my plate could be backed out with any screw driver or even a dime.

I went the square slot screws that I got at Ace Hardware for $0.20 each. Not many thieves carry the proper tools to get these out. Hell for the hastle of replacing stolen plates, the $0.40 investment is worthwhile.

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[Reaper]

Wow, think of the alternative to that senerio, could have been talking to the officer about a stolen dodge ram!

i find theives truly pathetic. maybe its the fact that i grew up with a strong work ethic, but you would think if they applied them selves to a ledgit they would be succesful in some respect of life?


anyway glad to see you still have your rig! some one broke my steering column last week! bastids!



Dathan

 

[Little6pack]

Wow it is like the Wild Wild West out there!

Unfortunatly the theives will catch on..

Maybe Jack should invent SEALED Plate holders & sell em on EBAY & make a MILLION!

 

[MadPSI]

It's called red LocTite Jack...

Not too many thieves carry a torch with 'em.

Plus most aren't expecting a bolt to be on the backside either, just a few quick thoughts on how to prevent this.

You know me, the more rediculous the better...

 

[SuperSix]

I use THESE , about 2.99 at any auto parts store.. I use them front and rear..

 

[WakkoSS]

I welded my licese plate to my rear bumper. Bastards stole the whole bumper!

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by WakkoSS
I welded my licese plate to my rear bumper. Bastards stole the whole bumper!

Ian - what you confiscate is supposed to go to the EVIDENCE ROOM!

 

[WakkoSS]

That keg I confiscated two weeks ago DID go to the evidence room...the next day slightly lighter than it was earlier.