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11/21/2007: "Who Is Stealing Road Signs? & Why?"

Nearly 40 road signs -with an estimated replacement value of $4,000.00- ranging from “Stop” signs to “Children at Play” and “Ride Share” signs have been stolen on San Juan Island in the last week.

“This is costing the citizens a significant amount of money,” said Public Works Director Jon Shannon. He says the cost of replacing an individual sign is more than $100.

Sheriff Bill Cumming does not believe the thieves are doing it for gain. “Recyclers will report anyone attempting to turn in a road sign,” he said. He added that the County has alerted metal dealers on the mainland about the thefts here.

Sheriff Cumming requests that anyone who has information about the thefts or sees suspicious activity around road signs notify the Sheriff’s office at phone: 378-4151. If a citizen sees a crime in progress, they should call 9-1-1.