Newcastle Police are hoping to reduce the amount of number plate thefts in the region by providing motorists with tamper resistant screws.
They will fit them free of charge in the lower level carpark, Kotara Westfield, between 10 am and 2pm.
Over the last few years Bureau of Crime Statistics figures have shown a growing number of number plate thefts across the Hunter.
The stolen plates are used to commit crimes like driving off without paying for petrol or for hiding the identity of a vehicle in more serious crimes.
Theft resistant screws used to secure the number plates and over 100 motorists took advantage of the offer on Wednesday.
Senior Constable Jeff Milton explained " the number plates go on normally, but if you want to get them off, they have a special tool at Waratah Police station to remove them for you."
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