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Officers are handing out a “small number” of anti-tamper kits following a rise in reports of number plate thefts. The Bolton North Neighbourhood Team issued the warning to people living in Tonge and The Haulgh. They said that after highlighting the issue they received a number of reports from people saying that they had been “victims of similar offences”.
Officers gave tips for preventing thefts by “ensuring number plates are securely fixed”. They said that sticky pads can deteriorate and screws can rust and rot and advised checking that the plates are securely fixed. Police also offered a “small number” of anti-tamper kits to make number plates more difficult to remove.
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uk A spokesperson for GMP said: “We have a small number of Anti-Tamper Number Plate Fixing Kits available. “These kits consist of anti-tamper screws and caps, these replace the existing screws in number plates. “These are intended to be DIY fit in a few seconds requiring nothing more than a medium sized flat headed screwdriver.
“Special heads on the screws mean they can be screwed in with a flat blade screwdriver but are much more difficult to remove. “If your plates are glued on or fitted with sticky pads further steps may be required to install these kits.” Kits can be collected in drop in sessions at Tonge UCAN, Greenway Community Centre and Costa Coffee, Bolton Gate Retail park.
READ MORE: Bolton schools: Police issue guidance on how park near schools READ MORE: Documents for firms registered at house removed from Companies House READ MORE: Two men in court for alleged murder of Bolton man Michael McCann They are free of charge but supplies are limited – police are unable to assist in fitting the kits. Officers advised people to report all thefts by calling 101 or online via www.gmp.
police.uk. They said if you suspect the theft to be ongoing – always call 999 immediately.
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