Several license plates swapped in Lakewood, police investigating

LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WJW) — Residents in a Lakewood neighborhood are being asked to check their license plates after an incident over the weekend.

According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, license plates were swapped on a number of vehicles on Nov. 9 and 10 in the Nicholson-Emerson-Harlon area.

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Notices have been sent to each residence in the area, however police are still encouraging people to ensure the correct license plate is on their vehicles.

"The switching of license plates is considered a felony theft offense, and any and all perpetrators will be charged and prosecuted accordingly," the post reads.

To prevent this from happening, police suggested using license plate locking screws or fasteners that can be affixed to your plates. You can find them at hardware and auto parts stores.

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If you find that your vehicle has an incorrect license plate, you can call the Lakewood Police Department's non-emergency line at 216-521-6773.

Your correct license plate number is displayed on your Vehicle Registration Card, and you can also verify it on the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles website .

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