A woman said her son found his license plate missing so he called the
police to file a report. They told him people were stealing the plates
to get free gas. Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to
stealing license plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and
running. The gas station will have "your" license plate # and you could
be in trouble for "pump and run." Check your car periodically to be sure
you still have a plate. If you should find it missing, file a report
immediately!!!
Just an FYI that is going to sound ridiculous..... Keep an eye on your
license plate! Make sure you always know it's there! Mine was stolen
this weekend and I have no idea when! The lady at the revenue office
said that they have replaced several license plates since gas prices
have been so high People are stealing them, putting them on their
vehicles to go buy gas and driving off without paying! When the license
plate is reported as the "drive off vehicle", it's YOU they contact! Be
aware!!!!