It is thought the plaque, which formed part of the River of Life memorial for victims of the attack, was taken by people hoping to sell it on for cash.
Tim Parry, 12, and three-year-old Johnathan Ball were killed when two small bombs exploded within minutes in a crowded shopping street in the Cheshire town. Fifty-four other people were injured.
Tim died at the scene of the IRA bomb on 20 March 1993, while Johnathan died from his injuries five days later.
Colin Parry, Tim's dad, said he was "horrified and disgusted" at the "pure act of vandalism".
"There were many more injured than Tim and Johnathan, but they were the two fatalities," he said.
"There were 56 injured. Their families, I'm sure, feel as aggrieved as we do about this vandal who's chosen to steal a key part of the memorial."
Mr Parry said the area around the memorial had been "sullied" by the theft.
"For someone to sneak along in the middle of the night with a screwdriver and force it off the wall and take it away for £20 or £30 is an unforgivably dirty act to perform."
The memorial plaque was taken from a wall sometime between 20 April and 5 May, and police believe it could be sold on for as little as £30.
PC Graham Davies of Cheshire Police said: "We do not know exactly when the plaque was taken, but would appeal to anyone who has any information in relation to the theft to come forward.
"This plaque forms part of a memorial and is of great significance to the town. It is upsetting for people to see that the plaque has been taken."
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