Wellingtonians should install anti-theft screws on their cars' licence plates after a spate of thefts, police say.
Throughout September there has been a marked increase in the thefts not only in the city, but across the region.
"It is upsetting and inconvenient for members of our community to be victims
of this type of crime," a police spokesperson said on Thursday.
Once stolen, the plates are often used to commit further offences and police say they would love to hear from the community about how to put a stop to this kind of crime.
"Licence plates can be affixed with anti-theft screws, varying the screw types also makes any theft difficult for offenders," the spokesperson said.
