Trump 2020, Black Lives Matter Signs Stolen In Nutley: Police

NUTLEY, NJ — As a bitter election season hits peak stride, there have been reports of vandalism or theft involving “Black Lives Matter” and “Trump 2020” lawn signs in Nutley, police say.

As part of its weekly blotter on Aug. 14, the Nutley Police Department reported that a Black Lives Matter lawn sign on Prospect Street was spray painted in an incident of “criminal mischief.”

There have been at least two similar incidents reported to police in September, including the theft of a 2020 campaign sign for President Donald Trump, authorities said.

According to the NPD:

• Sept. 1 – (Elm Place) “Officers responded to the area in regards to a theft. The victim stated that their two political signs were taken from their front lawn. They were advised of their right to file a complaint with the municipal court should the actor be identified.”
• Sept. 10 – (Mountainview Avenue) “Officers responded to the area in response to a theft. The homeowner stated they placed a Trump 2020 sign on their front lawn and when they left for work, the sign was missing.”

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