Geelong residents are being encouraged to head to a Victoria Police safe plate day.
Locals will be able to stop at North Geelong train station on Saturday between 10 and 1 to have anti-theft screws installed on their number plates.
Its recently been revealed Wyndham had the fourth highest rate of number plate thefts in the state.
Inspector Stu Richards earlier this week said its essential to protect your number plates.
“Stolen number plates are attached to other vehicles – many of which are stolen – to help offenders fly under the radar and commit further crimes including aggravated burglaries, arson attacks, drug trafficking and petrol drive-offs,” he said.
“Parking in a secure area such a garage would be ideal scenario, however, we understand that not every resident or visitor to the area is able to do so.
“Having to replace your plates is not only an inconvenience, it’s also costly. Especially if you keep receiving tolls or fines once they’re in the hands of criminals.”
