Republican caught stealing opponent’s campaign signs

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A County Commissioner in Olathe, Kansas has been caught stealing his opponents campaign signs. While the position is non-partisan, John M. Toplikar was listed as Republican in 2006 on Johnson County’s website. KansasCity.com also identified Toplikar as a Republican.

The Kansas City Star reported:

“Olathe police cited Johnson County Commissioner John M. Toplikar of Olathe on a charge of misdemeanor theft over the weekend after he allegedly stole two campaign signs belonging to his opponent, Calvin Hayden of De Soto.”

“Hayden’s wife, Kelly, and a campaign volunteer videotaped the thefts Saturday afternoon across the street from the Johnson County Election Office. She notified police, who found the signs in Toplikar’s van.”

“Hayden, who retired this year after a 27-year career with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, has filed four police reports for stolen and damaged signs. He is pressing charges against Toplikar, who has been on the County Commission since 2003.”

This video is from ABCNews.com, broadcast October 28, 2008.

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