January 10, 2025
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Putnam County Sheriff’s Office recovers street signs in Varna

Authorities in Putnam, Marshall counties executed a search warrant for signs believed to be stolen

By Shaw Local News Network
After announcing that it was seeking information on the theft of road signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office stated Wednesday that they have recovered numerous signs from a residence in Varna.

After seeking information on the theft of road signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it has recovered numerous signs from a residence in Varna. (Provided by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office)

After seeking information on the theft of road signs, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it has recovered numerous signs from a residence in Varna.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the property Friday.

As a result of the warrant, a multitude of various street and road signs were recovered.

The matter has now been turned over to the Putnam and Marshall County state’s attorney’s offices for a review of charges.

Putnam County thanked members of the public for tips that led to the recovery of the county’s property.

The organization is continuing to take information regarding the signs reported stolen as it believes there are more individuals who may be in possession of them.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office notes being in possession of road signs is a crime and individuals may be punished for the possession.

Anyone with information concerning these thefts are asked to call either the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 815-925-7084 or the Bureau/Putnam Crimestoppers at 1-800-939-6929.

All callers may remain anonymous and a reward will be given for information leading to any arrests.

Putnam County wanted to thank members of the public for the tips that led to the recovery of the county’s property.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office thanked members of the public for the tips that led to the recovery of the county’s property. (Provided by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office)