Stealing political signs from someone’s backyard may seem like some campaign shenanigans, but it can have serious consequences.

People have reported theft of campaign signs to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office since the August primary.

Cases were reported in Commerce Township around the mayor. Since then, two cases have recently been reported in Orion Township; two in Lyon Township and two in Oakland Township, according to sheriff’s office records. It’s unclear how many smaller police agencies have received similar reports.