PRESS RELEASE:
A resident in the 9300 block of Paul Drive contacted Manassas Park Police on Oct. 23rd. to report a larceny.
The resident told police that someone had stolen several political signs from his front yard and several other locations throughout the City sometime between October 12th-23rd, 2016.
Other victims have previously reported identical type of political sign thefts and/or damage in other areas of the City all occurring within the past month.
Manassas Park Police are reminding area residents that it’s illegal to steal political signs.
The theft of a political sign is considered petit larceny, a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
Any persons with any information regarding these incidents are asked to contact the Manassas Park Police at 703-361-1137.