Some electoral signs were recently defaced in Coaldale, which has prompted an RCMP investigation.
Lethbridge Liberal Federal Candidate Chris Spearman took to Facebook on April 6 to let the public know several of his electoral signs were defaced.
Pictures posted by Spearman show swastikas and other symbols spray-painted on his signs near the entrance to Coaldale.
According to a media release from the Coaldale RCMP, during the night of April 5/6, suspects had vandalized and stolen numerous political signs from various locations throughout the town.
This vandalism and theft are now being investigated by the RCMP.
As a result of this vandalism, the Coaldale RCMP are reminding everyone that tampering with electoral signs is a criminal offence, and people could be charged if caught.
If an electoral sign is destroyed, removed, or stolen, Elections Canada recommends notifying the local police and sending a complaint in writing to the Commissioner of Canada Elections, who is responsible for investigating these types of offences.
If anyone has information on the defaced signs in Coaldale are encouraged to contact the Coaldale RCMP at 403-345-5552, or if you want to remain anonymous, the information can be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app.
