stickers can deter car theft

[James Muir]

I thought this was an interesting security-related story:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2007/05/25/decal-car.html

quoting from the article:

> The black-and-yellow sticker, which only costs a loonie, is an
> invitation for police to pull over your vehicle if it's on the road
> after 1 a.m.
> 
> "The problem with car theft is actually bigger than any of us
> realize," said Staff Sgt. Peter MacIsaac, with Cape Breton Regional
> Police.
> 
> Nearly 400 cars were stolen in the Sydney area last year, he said,
> and statistics show that most disappear between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
> 
> MacIsaac said people have been calling the police station to ask
> about the Combat Auto Theft (CAT) program, which he says has been a
> success in the United States.

Anyone heard of this before?  Is there a reason why a car theft can't 
simply remove or cover up these stickers?

-James

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