Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently in investigating the theft of approximately 20 political campaign signs from the West Elgin area. The signs which were for Mayoral candidate Dennis Zylstra were taken from properties on Aberdeen Line, Dunborough Road, Chalmers Line and Duff Line.
“It is illegal to damage, steal or move election signs. If caught you may charged with Mischief or Theft under the Criminal Code.†Stated Constable Troy Carlson, Elgin County OPP Media Relations Officer.
Police have received several other complaints of campaign signs being either damaged or stolen throughout Elgin County.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these thefts or mischiefs should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-631-2920 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.