Woman's License Plate Stolen: Warning About Toll Bills and Vehicle Theft

License Plate Theft and Toll Bill Discovery

• 💡 Andrea Lynn received a toll bill with multiple charges for trips taken over three days in June.
• 📌 She discovered that the rear license plate on her old van had been swapped with a different plate.
• ⚠️ The swapped plate was also found to be stolen and belonged to someone from a different area.

Rise in License Plate Thefts

• 📈 Captain Aaron Strain of Harris County Precinct 4 reports an uptick in stolen license plates.
• ⚠️ This crime is expected to increase further now that Texas has eliminated paper tags.

Protecting Your Vehicle

• 🛠️ A simple solution is to replace regular screws with tamperproof fasteners that require a special tool to remove.
• 💡 Other protective measures include parking in well-lit areas and installing working security cameras.
• 🔍 It is also recommended to know your license plate number and check it frequently.