It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any bicycle, movable construction tool or equipment, appliance, merchandise, or other article, or any part thereof
(1) Where the serial number or identification mark placed on the same by the manufacturer for the purpose of identification, or
(2) Knowing the serial number or identification mark placed on the same for the purpose of identification,
has been erased, altered, changed or removed for the purpose of changing the identity of the foregoing items.
Unlawful possession is a misdemeanor.