A stolen temporary paper dealer plate that has not been issued and is blank can be entered into which file?

The appropriate file for entering a stolen temporary paper dealer plate that has not been issued and is blank is the article file. This is because temporary plates, especially those that have not yet been assigned to a specific vehicle, do not fall under vehicle records or stolen property specifically tied to a particular vehicle. Instead, they are classified as articles, similar to other items that may be stolen or lost.

The article file is designed to track various types of property or items that can be reported as stolen, including miscellaneous items that do not fit neatly into vehicle or property classifications. This file allows law enforcement and authorized personnel to manage and query information about missing or stolen articles, such as temporary dealer plates.

Entering the information into the article file facilitates better tracking and retrieval of data related to stolen property, ensuring that law enforcement can respond effectively to recover any stolen articles, including those that may not have direct linkage to a specific vehicle.