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Dear Tamesha White,

Saturday night/Sunday morning, I was pulled over by an officer in the lovely city of Ladue.  The officer took my information and went back to his car to run it through his system.  When he came back one of the first things he said was, "Do you know a Tamesha White?"  Well, no I don't, but guess what!  When my license plates are ran YOUR name comes up with a warrant!  This really freaked me out for many reasons, but the officer said it was probably just a typo or something and to call the St. Louis County police to have them correct it.

Well Ms. White, after leaving my father's house the following day I happened to approach my car from its front.  It was there that I noticed I HAD NO LICENSE PLATE!  The one on the back was still there, but the front plate was gone.  Linking these two occurrences together could only lead to one thing.  YOU (or a friend) stole my plate, attached it to your own car, proceeded to drive around like a maniac, and got pulled over and ticketed with only my plate NOT YOURS to put in the record. 

Two things go through my mind.  One, did you think that I would never notice it (or get pulled over myself) and not report that it was stolen?  You moron.  The police at least know to put your name somewhere on the report when they pull you over, they don't just write down the plate and call it a day.  Secondly, how long ago did you freaking steal it???  How long does it take for someone to steal a license plate, smack it on their own car, and get pulled over for a violation?  I have no idea.  And no, I can't remember the last time I actually saw the plate on my car.  A week ago maybe?  Two weeks?  Just ask yourself... how long ago have you checked out the front of your car?  At home I park in front of the garage so I don't walk in front of the car.  At work I park facing a cement wall.  In most public parking lots I park facing inward (I don't have time to waste on backing into spots) so I usually approach the car from the back end.  It's nearly impossible for me to remember the last time I saw it.

But don't worry Ms. White, I went ahead and filed a report so if you ever show up for court maybe they'll tack theft or something onto the list.  Really I don't even care about retribution, I just wish I had my license plate back.  It's the only one I've had and I love it because it sounds like a radio station.  That's so easy to remember!  So now tomorrow I have to go back to the DOR (don't even get me started on that one!) and get new, unfriendly plates that don't sound like anything cool.  Thanks a lot Tamesha! 

So to any petty criminals out there who might be reading this.  Please keep your grubby hands off of my stuff and keep your trouble to yourself!

Thanks,
Katie

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