Lewis County Sheriff Michael Tabolt said in a news release that his department has recovered 51 political signs that had been stolen from yards in the county.

The sheriff's department received complaints from several candidates about the thefts. The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's department hasn't reported any arrests.

We're also not sure which campaigns were targeted. The Public Interest is on the case.

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