A 35-year-old Toronto man has been arrested after allegedly removing and damaging hundreds of municipal election signs in Etobicoke. In a news release, Toronto police say the incidents occurred between Oct. 1 and Oct. 11 in the Islington Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West area. Investigators allege the suspect was observed removing and damaging election signs before disposing of them in a dumpster. Police say several hundred signs were reported missing during that period. Investigators identified a suspect, who subsequently surrendered himself to officers at 22 Division on Oct. 14. Eric Sullivan, 35, of Toronto, has been charged with theft under $5,000 and mischief under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
