Abstract: A striker assembly includes a striker member fixed to mounting bracket. Studs secured to the bracket extend outwardly through enlarged openings in the body member. Nuts and washers secure the brackets to the member and permit exterior adjustment of the bracket and striker with the closure closed and latched to the striker member. Anti-theft means in the form of a round convex headed stud which extends through aligned openings in the body panel and the support bracket. A nut secures the round headed stud to the second bracket and with the stud clampingly engaging the exterior side of the body panel so that it cannot be removed by any tool.