[SlowWhite]

Definetely report the license plate missing asap, due to the point above. Either it's for a stolen car or it's to be used for a robbery, or it's for the tabs.

Unfortunetly they'll make you pay for new tabs ($8), and probably a new license plate. The government will have the same additude like the rest of us. "I didn't do it why should I pay for it" - same thing apply with them it's not there fault either so I'm thinking you're out of luck.

Might be time to check into customized license plates if you have to replace them anyways.