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Boise police probe theft of some 250 campaign signs
Original: Boise police investigate theft of around 250 political campaign signs
Boise police are investigating the theft of around 250 political campaign signs, according to a report by Idaho news outlet KTVB. The thefts involve campaign signage from local political races, though details about which candidates or measures were targeted have not been released. The incident comes amid heightened political tension in the run-up to elections, when sign theft is a recurring problem.
Why now: Large-scale sign theft ahead of an election draws attention over election-season vandalism and political tension.
Boise Police DepartmentKTVBBoise, Idaho
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