Number plates stolen from cars parked on Hartlepool streets

Drivers have been urged to leave vehicles in well-lit places and in a garage or on a driveway after a spate of number plate thefts.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 7th Dec 2020, 17:09 BST

Updated 7th Dec 2020, 17:09 BST

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Cleveland Police has issued a warning to residents after eight reports of vehicle registration plates being stolen in Hartlepool.

There have been eight offences reported in the Foggy Furze, Burn Valley and Victoria wards of the town, with the most recent on Thursday, December 3.

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Cleveland Police has issued advice to motorists after the theft of number plates from eight vehicles in the Hartlepool area.

Cleveland Police has issued advice to motorists after the theft of number plates from eight vehicles in the Hartlepool area.

In six of the incidents, only one registration plate was stolen, however in another two both front and rear plates were stolen by the thieves.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers would like to remind people to park their vehicle in a well lit area where possible, such as under a street lamp, or in a garage or driveway."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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