(KPEL News) – St. Landry Parish officials are dealing with a serious issue as multiple road signs keep disappearing in the parish, according to a KLFY report. In fact, eight road signs were stolen over a 24-hour period.
St. Landry Parish President Jesse Bellard says the removal of road signs is a safety issue, not to mention that every time someone steals a sign, it must be replaced, and it’s the taxpayers who foot the bill for someone’s thievery.
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What Kinds of Street Signs Are Being Stolen in St. Landry Parish?
According to Bellard, they have seen the theft of the following signs:
- Stop signs
- Yield signs
- Speed limit signs
- Children at play signs
Multiple Road Signs Stolen from Sunflower Lane in One Day
Sunflower Road was an area of particular concern, as Bellard’s administration says eight signs were stolen there over a 24-hour period.
These thefts are costly for everyone who pays taxes, and the lack of signs is a safety concern…