REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – A former Rehoboth Beach city commissioner has been arrested after police say he stole campaign signs.

According to Rehoboth Beach police, last week officers received a complaint that a candidate’s campaign signs had been removed multiple times.

Police investigated and were able to identify the suspect as Richard Byrne, 78, who was said to be in possession of several stolen signs.

Byrne was arrested and charged with two counts of theft under $1500 and two counts of criminal mischief under $1000. He was released on his own recognizance.

Byrne previously served as a commissioner for the city of Rehoboth Beach.