License plates are an essential part of any vehicle, used to identify and track the vehicle and its owner. Unfortunately, they are also a target for theft, with millions being stolen each year. There are many reasons why people steal license plates, which include:
Criminals may steal license plates to use on their own vehicles to avoid being detected by law enforcement, to commit crimes such as gas drive-offs and toll evasion, or to sell the plates to other criminals. Additionally, some people steal license plates as a form of protest or vandalism.
