Donald Trump Sign Swiped From Canton Lawn

A political sign swiper is on the loose in Canton.

The suspect was caught on a security camera stealing a Donald Trump sign off a homeowner's front lawn.

Campaign officials said it's a recent trend with the presidential candidates.

"I do feel violated, actually," homeowner, Chris Mastroianni tells NBC Connecticut.

Mastroianni is happy he installed surveillance cameras at his Canton home, he said.

"I could see the black Prius going up and down the street several times.  He looks like he's casing out my house or waiting for the opportunity to move in.  Then you can see the Prius back into the driveway," Mastroianni said.

Then, the mysterious man makes his move.

"Grabs the sign, shuffles back int the car and takes off," Mastroianni said. "(It's) Kind of humorous, but also disturbing that someone is creeping around the property that late at night."

Last week, Mastroianni said a woman paid a visit to his home after he replaced his original Trump sign.

"There's a female that walked in my driveway at 2:40 in the morning, pulls out a stapler and staples a Bernie picture to the sign," he added.

Mastroianni  called Canton Police and they said they are on the case.

Chief Chris Arciero said so far, this is their only stolen campaign sign, but they're working to find those responsible.

"It's inappropriate and we'll take the appropriate enforcement action if we find out who did it," Arciero told NBC Connecticut. "Anywhere from an infraction to an arrest depends on circumstances and why person stole the sign."

Over in Watertown, the chair of the Republican Town Committee said they're warning residents they've had 80 Trump signs stolen since April.

Chris said he'll keep replacing them if need be.

"I am offended because society is preaching a lot of tolerance, tolerance of everyone and of everything and i can't have my own political view on my front yard?" he added.

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