In the past month, there has been an increase in registration plate thefts on the Sunshine Coast.
Since 1 March, there have been over 18 registration plate thefts recorded on the Sunshine Coast, more than one a day.
Police are urging vehicle owners to secure their plates to vehicles using anti-theft one way screws.
Secondly, if you park on the street or driveway overnight but have a lockable garage, you are encouraged to secure your vehicle in the garage.
Registration plate theft costs time and money to Queenslanders and has a larger impact on the community with links between number plate thefts and other crimes.
Some of these crimes include fuel drive offs, property offences and toll evasions, just to name a few.
The anti-theft one way screws can be purchased at selected hardware stores and automotive retailers.
One way anti-theft number plate screws are made to fit all makes and models of vehicles.
The screws are very easy to put on with a flat head screwdriver and are not easy to remove, requiring a special removal tool.
To remove the screws on the number plates, car owners can attend police dtations or the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Turn the screws on crime and get some one way screws to secure your number plates.
