Don’t know if this is valid or not but it’s worth noting.

 

Keep an Eye on your License Plate

Pass it on to those you know.
A woman said her son found his license plate missing so he called the
police to file a report. They told him people were stealing the plates to
get free gas. Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to stealing
license plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and running.
The gas station will have “your” license plate # and you could be in
trouble for “pump and run.” Check your car periodically to be sure you
still have a plate. If you should find it missing, file a report
immediately!!! Keep an eye on your license plate! Make sure you always
know it’s there! When the license plate is reported as the “drive off
vehicle”, it’s YOU they contact! Be aware!!!! Be aware of your license
plates, most of us never look to see if the plates are there or not.