Crime & Safety

Stolen Historic Wethersfield Sign Recovered in East Windsor

Police are asking for the public's help to identify a potential suspect.

EAST WINDSOR -- Wethersfield’s stolen historic “Wethersfield Cove” sign was recovered in a wooded area on Mourning Dove Trail in East Windsor on Friday afternoon.

Wethersfield Police posted on Facebook Friday morning that heavy winds took down the pole that supports the 200-pound cast iron sign and the sign then went missing.

East Windsor Police said the sign was found in the wooded area where someone had stashed it.

Now, police are asking for the public’s help for any information that could identify a potential suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Windsor Police Department at 860-292-8240 or Wethersfield Police at 860-721-2900.

Photo courtesy of East Windsor Police

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