'Support Bridgewater Police' Signs Being Stolen

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Signs in support of the Bridgewater police have been going missing in the middle of the night, township residents are saying.

"We can't thank you all enough for showing your support of the Department by displaying the yard signs all around town! With that said, we have been receiving several calls from residents advising that unknown subject(s) have been going around town removing these signs, mainly during the night," the department said Thursday night.

Other police supportive items have also been stolen in the township. The "Support the Bridgewater Police" signs have reportedly been removed on Washington Valley Road, American flags were removed from Chelsea Way and "thin blue Line" flags were removed on Charles Street, according to police Capt. John Mitzak.

The signs have been popping up across the township after longtime Bridgewater resident Pete Smeretsky began selling them to show support for the township police. Read More: 'Support The Bridgewater Police' Signs Being Sold By Resident

Residents are asked if they see anyone attempting to remove a sign or in general acting suspicious to call the Bridgewater police immediately at 908-722-4111, ext. 0.

Residents with camera footage of a theft or a possible suspect are also asked to share it with the police.

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