A POTTERS BAR business has joined forces with Hertfordshire police to help stop the rising number of number plate thefts in the area.
Dagenham Motors, in Baker Street, is offering free fitting of anti-tamper number plate screws later this month.
Stolen number plates are used by criminals to commit crimes such as fuel thefts, road tax and insurance evasion or burglaries.
Detective Paul Doran, strategic lead for crime reduction at Hertfordshire Constabulary, said: “There has been a spate of this type of theft.
“With the economy remaining low, we can anticipate increases in stolen plates being used for petrol forecourt drive offs, congestion charge avoidance and for use in more serious and organised crime.”
Chris Hill, service manager at Dagenham Motors said: “Swapping out standard screws for the anti-tamper variety is a very quick, yet effective way to deter number plate thieves and we’re very pleased to be able to provide this free service to local motorists.”
Car owners interested in having their car’s number plates fitted with free anti-tamper screws should visit Dagenham Motors on Friday, February 3.