Stratford police investigating stolen election signs

The Stratford Police Service is investigating after election signs were stolen from several locations across Stratford.

On Monday, March 31, police received reports of election signs being stolen from several locations throughout the City of Stratford over the previous weekend.

The Stratford Police Service is reminding residents that the removal of political signs constitutes the criminal offence of theft, and those involved could be charged accordingly for this offence.

Police encourage all community members to respect the electoral process and allow all individuals running for a seat in Parliament to advertise without interference, regardless of which political party is being represented.

If anyone has any information regarding the theft of a political sign, contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141. Anyone who has information and wishes to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.p3tips.com.