As Election Day Nears, Yard Signs Disappear

A political intrigue unfolded in Readington, N.J., involving campaign signs and unexpected technology. After previous signs were taken, a candidate used Apple AirTags to monitor his campaign signs. Subsequently, the signs were tracked moving towards an unexpected location—his political rival’s home. The suspect in question, a fellow Republican and past Readington mayor, was later charged with theft. As election season intensifies, incidents of sign theft and vandalism are increasingly common, with advancements in tracking technology sometimes leading to direct confrontations or legal actions.