Bastards (thieving scum content)

[twooo]

Some fucking thieving wanker cunt has nicked the number plate off my bike whilst it was parked in Central London earlier.

Aside from the bollockache of getting a new one and repairing the damage (bent tail-tidy and smashed number plate light), it's the ensuing barrage of speeding/traffic light/police attention I am now going to get in the coming months ahead.

I'm fucking livid.

Is this a common thing, and how do I stop it happening again? It was only held on with plastic screws, maybe securing it with M10 bolts and mudguard washers either side?
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[MCN]

Don't use the vehicle until you fit another plate.

Whether stolen or not its still an offense to use it without a plate.
Part of living within society.

Theres a chap on here can make and post a plate to you.

And numerous others on line.
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[twooo]

Haha - thanks. To be honest, I didn't even realise until I got home, so that boat had already sailed.

And there's no way on God's earth that I am ever going to leave my bike in the street in London overnight!
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[Ste]

If you haven't already, report it to the police so that you've got a reference number to give when plod coming knocking at your door about the bilking / speeding / drive by shooting / whatever else the thief gets up to.

I hope you have some understanding of how the law works though because now that you've posted this thread, you're required to keep us updated if and when anything further happens.

[grr666]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282820031919

Helpful link. No docs needed.
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[ThunderGuts]

As above, if you haven't already report to the police exactly when and where it went missing. This could be very useful evidence further down the line if you find plod coming after you for anything related to that plate.
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TG.

[to v or not to v]

if you try securing the new plate better, chances are, if it happens again, the scum will just cause even more damage to your bike.

[xX-Alex-Xx]

[McPikie]

[xX-Alex-Xx]

[Hong Kong Phooey]

The same gang are unlikely to take the same plate twice. Just replace and regard it as a one off.

Unless it's a really good private plate that is, like PEN15 or S4 TAN.
In that case good luck
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[BRUN]

its very common, i used to work for a motor factors type place and we probably did a plate a week which had been stolen, sometimes more

make sure you report it asap to cover yourself