Drive to combat theft of number plates

8:06am Thursday 11th October 2012 in News

A CAMPAIGN to prevent number plate thefts has been launched in Selby.

Thieves take registration plates to beat speed cameras, avoid parking fines, congestion charges or paying for fuel, and North Yorkshire Police want to raise awareness of the issue.

Police are also distributing anti-theft packs from local police stations, which include discount vouchers for anti-theft locks at Halfords.

PCSO Glen Cooper, of Selby Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “Some people may think that having their number plate stolen is no big deal, but in reality it could end up hitting you in the pocket. I urge people to take the prospect of number plate theft seriously, follow our advice, be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”

For details visit northyorkshire.police.uk/numberplatetheft

Comments(7)

ian923 says...
11:16am Thu 11 Oct 12

So how many number plates have been stolen in the Selby area in say the last 3 months? No figures in the article which quotes a PCSO as spokesman. Is he running Selby Police Station then?

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Pete the Brickie says...
12:09pm Thu 11 Oct 12

The most effective method of securing your number plate to your vehicle to make its theft harder is a product called no more nails (very strong thick glue used by joiners). We tested this method of adhesion recently and it survived a determined fifteen stone youth called Kevin trying to remove his safety boots from a scaffold plank for fifteen minutes under strict site conditions.

Selby police's "kits" on the other hand can be easily circumvented using a cordless tool most often supplied by an American company called Dewalt which I'm pretty sure most thieves have access to.

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Sillybillies says...
3:20pm Thu 11 Oct 12

... the article which quotes a PCSO as spokesman.

And can safely ignored as garbage.

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NoNewsIsGoodNews says...
4:18pm Thu 11 Oct 12

I don't know why anyone goes to the bother of stealing plates, just look on ebay, you can buy a set with any reg you want for less than £10.

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Pete the Brickie says...
4:42pm Thu 11 Oct 12

NoNewsIsGoodNews wrote:
I don't know why anyone goes to the bother of stealing plates, just look on ebay, you can buy a set with any reg you want for less than £10.
Which can be traced back to you as they are posted to your address, the seller is also supposed to do an online check with the DVLA if you do not supply documentation to prove ownership of the vehicle. Hence bad people still steal them.

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bob the builder says...
8:00pm Thu 11 Oct 12

If you can peel mine off without snapping them you'll be lucky to start with, and I have a spare set of plates. Most of these muppets don't even stick them on a similar make and model, and put them over their own. Petrol stations should make you swipe a credit or debit card upfront,or put a cash deposit down now it costs over a £100 to fill a tank.

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Omega Point says...
10:48pm Thu 11 Oct 12

Not my car bob

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