A 35-year-old Toronto man has been arrested after allegedly removing and damaging hundreds of municipal election signs in Etobicoke.
In a news release, Toronto police say the incidents occurred between Oct. 1 and Oct. 11 in the Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West area.
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Investigators allege the suspect was observed removing and damaging election signs before disposing of them in a dumpster.
Police say several hundred signs were reported missing during that period.
Investigators identified a suspect, who subsequently surrendered himself to officers at 22 Division on Oct. 14.
Eric Sullivan, 35, of Toronto, has been charged with theft under $5,000 and mischief under $5,000.
He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
