'Disrespectful to the democratic process': Sarnia police investigate stolen election signs

'Disrespectful to the democratic process': Sarnia police investigate stolen election signs

Sarnia police say they're probing several reports of election signs being stolen throughout the southwestern Ontario border city as the federal election inches closer.

SPS investigating after election signs stolen, damaged

The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) is warning the public that stealing or damaging election signs could lead to criminal charges.Officers have fielded several complaints leading up to the April 28 federal election.Police said tampering with election signage is not only disrespectful to the democratic process but may also lead to charges like theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000, interfering with election materials and trespassing.Residents are…