One of the most common ways for a thief to avoid being caught with a stolen vehicle is to change the license plates. A similar but more complicated move is to also change the VIN (vehicle identification number) which is on a small metal plate on or inside the machine. Although these actions might foil

On August 17, 2012, the owner of a 2012 Honda Accord contacted the Denton Police Department to report that his vehicle was stolen from an apartment complex in Denton. The owner had left a spare key in the center console. Denton Police verified the theft and entered the Honda’s information into the state and federal