Stolen License plates

[RockysMom]

Stolen License Plates

This is true: http://www.snopes.com/autos/theft/gastheft.asp

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!!! Keep an eye on your license plate! Make sure you always know it's there! When the license plate is reported as the "drive off vehicle", it's YOU they c ontact! Be aware!!!! Be aware
of your license plates, most of us never look to see if they're there.

[AZSonicSnake]

how does that work? most all places make you prepay here in town? hmmm...maybe i am missing the boat on something.

good warning none the less....

[HIKER]

I can't think of one gas station that lets you fill first...hmmmmm

[Trick Pony]

I can't think of one gas station that lets you fill first...hmmmmm

I checked the Snopes.com report. The incidents seem to be be in Florida and Georgia in early 2006. I don't think it is an issue in AZ.