A woman named Laura McCaskill used an Apple AirTag to track down her stolen Harris/Walz campaign sign, which led her to a home in Nixa, Missouri. When confronted, the young man’s mother admitted that the signs in the trunk of the car belonged to her son, who she described as “just an idiot.”

The incident involved the theft of around 60 signs from various homes in the neighborhood. McCaskill and other residents plan to file police reports, and McCaskill expressed concern about the entitlement and lack of accountability shown by the young man and his mother. The document also discusses the legal implications of stealing campaign signs, referencing Missouri Statute 115.637 which classifies such actions as a misdemeanor offense.

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    McCaskill expressed concern about the entitlement and lack of accountability shown by the young man and his mother.

    First time meeting Republicans, eh?

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    Stealing campaign signs seems like such a stupid thing to do. Yes, there is a cost to the campaign for each one, but the cost is low when they buy them in bulk. It’s not like stealing the signs changes who people intend to vote for, either.

    But with how easy it is for homeowners to install surveillance things (these trackers as well as video), it’s only a matter of time before you get caught.

    But I guess when MAGA sends their people, they’re not sending their best.

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    They can charge them because she had her name and address on it. Others can also press charges if there’s some identifying mark on it. So if you have one, from now on, just put an asterisk or line or something on it, just in case.

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    How do you steal a yard sign and not notice that there’s an airtag on it?

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      When confronted, the young man’s mother admitted that the signs in the trunk of the car belonged to her son, who she described as “just an idiot.”

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    The only time I’ll be cheering for Apple. Good work detective. I guess they should have been glad they didn’t get shot.

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    One time, when I was young, I had political campaign fever and stole some signs out of somebody’s yard.

    The signs were for Rick Santorum though, so I’m hoping the universe forgives me.