Kirksville police ask for helping in locating stolen street signs

Kirksville Police are seeking the public’s help in locating and recovering several stolen street signs from the Kingsridge subdivision. On the afternoon of Sunday, June 25, 2023, a KPD officer was patrolling the Kingsridge area and noticed multiple street signs were missing from the neighborhood. In total, street marker signs had been stolen from Bishop Drive, Pawn Drive, Rook Drive, Castle Drive, Knight Drive, Kings Road and Queens Road, along with a Yield sign. These signs were mounted atop stop signs at the north and south ends of these streets, which indicates the suspect(s) would have climbed a ladder or something else to remove the signs from an elevated position. Not only is this an unwarranted theft of City property, but it also creates a potential safety issue. First responders, delivery drivers and many other persons use these signs to navigate City streets. With the signs missing, it may delay response to addresses in that neighborhood. The signs will likely become a “trophy” in someone’s garage or home. Police would like to get the signs returned and save the cost of replacing the signs. Anyone with information about this incident, or any suspicious activity is encouraged to contact the Kirksville Police Department at 660.785.6945, Central Dispatch at 660.665.5621, Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 660.665.4600, anonymously at 660.627.BUST (2878), or email police@kirksvillecity.com.