V70 owners-Chadderton/Oldham beware theft

sv70 · Jan 17th, 2019, 19:36

Hi just to let fellow V70 owners in the Chadderton /Oldham area to be on their guard as today at 13.30 i had my rear number plate stolen virtually in front of my very eyes by 2 young scrotes,and if i wasn't that fast to run out of the house they would have had the front one as well.I was having lunch and saw 2 shifty types walk past the house and peer into the window ,minute later same went back other way then saw them walk onto my drive so i shot out to confront them,anyway bastards ran off faster than i could chase them to a waiting 2007 ford focus [a waiting driver then sped both of them away]-unbelievable.I contacted police straight away,So i don't know if they stole plate to fill up with fuel and do one or for a burglary or in order to steal or have already stole a silver P2 volvo V70 D5 [with orestes alloys]So just be extra vigilant,and maybe think about having a mechanical fixing instead of double sided tape for your plates,apparently there are at least 500 plates stolen every week.I know i will either bolt or rivit my plates from now o.n

john.wigley · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:06

Sound advice regarding number plates, 'sv70'. Our local parish council give away one-way screws on request for this purpose. Attempting to undo the screws is futile; the only way to remove the plates being to destroy them.

Regards. John.

sv70 · Jan 17th, 2019, 22:31

It is a sad state of affairs John but unfortunately it seems it is a growing problem and mechanical fixings are a must as a deterrent,and the clutch screws you mention as well as rivets or nut and bolts are the only way.

green van man · Jan 18th, 2019, 06:22

I have always used mechanical fixings on my car numberplate for this very reason.

Paul.

Jan 17th, 2019, 19:36	#1
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	V70 owners-Chadderton/Oldham beware theft Hi just to let fellow V70 owners in the Chadderton /Oldham area to be on their guard as today at 13.30 i had my rear number plate stolen virtually in front of my very eyes by 2 young scrotes,and if i wasn't that fast to run out of the house they would have had the front one as well.I was having lunch and saw 2 shifty types walk past the house and peer into the window ,minute later same went back other way then saw them walk onto my drive so i shot out to confront them,anyway bastards ran off faster than i could chase them to a waiting 2007 ford focus [a waiting driver then sped both of them away]-unbelievable.I contacted police straight away,So i don't know if they stole plate to fill up with fuel and do one or for a burglary or in order to steal or have already stole a silver P2 volvo V70 D5 [with orestes alloys]So just be extra vigilant,and maybe think about having a mechanical fixing instead of double sided tape for your plates,apparently there are at least 500 plates stolen every week.I know i will either bolt or rivit my plates from now o.n

Jan 17th, 2019, 22:06	#2
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Sound advice regarding number plates, 'sv70'. Our local parish council give away one-way screws on request for this purpose. Attempting to undo the screws is futile; the only way to remove the plates being to destroy them. Regards. John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Jan 17th, 2019, 22:31	#3
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	It is a sad state of affairs John but unfortunately it seems it is a growing problem and mechanical fixings are a must as a deterrent,and the clutch screws you mention as well as rivets or nut and bolts are the only way.

Jan 18th, 2019, 06:22	#4
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I have always used mechanical fixings on my car numberplate for this very reason. Paul.

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