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ECSO Recovers Two Dozen Stolen Highway Signs
May 30, 2013
Deputies have recovered about two dozen highway signs believed to have been stolen from the North Escambia area.
The signs — everything from speed limit signs, to a CR 99 sign, to bridge weight limit, railroad crossing and stop signs — were seized from a home near Walnut Hill after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a tip.
An arrest is expected in the case, according to investigators.
Wednesday, the signs were returned to the Escambia County Road Department and other agencies.
Pictured: About a dozen stolen highway signs at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office substation in Century on Thursday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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26 Responses to “ECSO Recovers Two Dozen Stolen Highway Signs”
I did report it for all you that want to criticize. And the officer also said there were other calls that came in about the signs in the shed
Their made out of Aluminum, I knew a scrap guy that was knocking them down with his truck and selling them to Wise, he claimed he had some contract with a lawn care co. removing them from the roadway at the Navy Base, sounded like a lie back then as well.
I was given a stop sign by the county many (almost 30) years ago when I was a boy scout. I did a large service project with the road department and it involved signs. The county thanked me by giving me a nice letter and a old stop sign. I wish mine looked as nice as the ones this guy has. I am guessing there is not a law pertaining to possession of signs as you can buy them on ebay and other places. like I said I have one the county gave me.
Good comment Freda and Ben . I am wondering the same thing you see stolen signs and go gossip amongst each other at church. Glad it was signs that your willing to turn a blind eye to wonder what would be serious enough for you to call the law. And brittani they should hide it better they shouldn’t steal
Those of you wondering why nobody called the police. It says in the article they received a tip. Maybe someone did call. I know 2 that did.
Loved everyone’s “SIGN IN”. Thanks!
Several of you knew the signs were there and you didn’t call the police? Why Not? There are cases where stop signs have been taken and then someone runs it and gets killed. It’s not a game or a joke. Not to mention the cost that WE pay to have new ones made. If you knew the signs were there and you didn’t call then you are just as guilty as the person that took them.
I remember several years ago a stop sigh was stolen in Texas. A car went thru and it killed several young adults. The kids that stole the sigh went to prison.
You saw stolen highway signs and you’re glad somebody finally reported it?
What in the world is wrong with you?
My question is why someone would do this. What’s the point?
Glad they finally got caught . You could see the signs in the shed every time you went by. Next time hide them a little better haha!!!
I know whos house this was at me and my husband and many more saw this and had a discussion about this in church. Undisciplined children need to learn. This could cause accidents.Glad some one finally called.
That is just too strange. Maybe the dude had a”sign” fetish or something !!!!!
A new sign fort the roads “DON’T STEAL THIS SIGN”
You folks are too funny. Thanks for giving me a good laugh today. What a refreshing change, for sure.
@MNON, signs was written by Les Emmerson and originally released by the Five Man Electrical Band back in 1971, of which Mr Emmerson performed lead vocals and guitar. I was in 7th grade at the time.
Tesla released their cover back in 1990 and an excellent one at that. Rock On! MNON.
Perhaps there is a defense strategy in the lyrics of the song, however I would not advise singing it to the judge.
This guy signed his own ticket for a free stay at the hoosegow. Well okay, maybe not free. :-/
“Signs, signs everywhere there’s signs. Blocking the scenery, breaking my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign.” –Tesla
Stupid is as Stupid Does
This is a sign of the times.
Stealing “STOP” signs could result in an innocent person’s injury or death. I hope they throw the book at the culprit(s). Five years in correction sounds about right.
Our neighborhood is missing its neighborhood watch sign. I wonder if that turned up?
……..HERE’S YER SIGN
I always wanted one with the deer warning, but knew better.
Maybe the thief was a broker, a sort of dealer in stolen artworks, or a compulsive idiot.
Hey Wow this is crazy I saw this dude a few weeks ago. But I thought he worked with the signs cause he had so many. Weirdo who stills signs like that.
Stealing signs…this is a bad sign