First I don't know how I would know it was stolen...second if I DID know it was stolen I would call the Agent and let them know where it is.

Nothing. Many signs that agents claim were stolen, were actually removed by authorities because they were placed in areas which were a violation of laws or zoning ordinances. Also, i know agents that let homeowners use their signs to promote yard sales, etc as was of networking and getting exposure.

Evelyn Johnston nailed this one...

I do the right thing and call the owner.

Bob,

I would let them know, and if I could, I would return it.  A

I call the name on the sign and let him/her know where it is!!!!  

You make a valid point in your blog.

I've never found a stolen realtor sign (although I'm sure it happens often).  If I did see one, I'd certainly return it/call the agent, esp as they might be able to refer biz to me in the future.

Poverty of spirit is at work from those who steal. Keep it! I can get another sign but that person remains with sign but poorer for it.

Please don't attempt to redirect me.

Haven't had any stolen in a very, very long time, Bob. I did have one that people used for target practice. That annoyed me as my signs are expensive.

Happened to us only once. 

I saw a sign that was repurposed for a garage sale.  Driving around I saw a few that looked like they were from the same agent.  Figured it was a client or the agent themselves.  Plus, I couldn't see the contact info while driving otherwise I'd have called them.  I hate when people steal signs.  If I saw one in action, I'd take a photo and call the cops.  If it was my sign I'd detain them until the cops arrived.  Sadly, they don't cost much and the best they'd get is an infraction.  Darn prop 47!

You need to pick your battles.

Call the number and let them know where to find it!

I call the number on the sign to inform the location of the sign if they wish to retrieve it.

Signs are expensive. I'd call the agent and tell them where their sign is.

I've never found one - I have had my signs stolen, shot to pieces, driven over and crushed beyond repair though ;)

II have not found any. Many of my signs hav been stolen.

Nothing. City employees pick up many signs in our area when they are in public areas.

Bob "RealMan" Timm - mine is stolen few years ago. Can I do something about it?

I rather move on....

What goes around comes around and the other way around as well.  Do a good deed and maybe someday somebody else will do a good deed as well.

Thanks for the reminder, Bob

I would certainly call the agent and let them know where I saw the sign. If possible, I would secure it, so they can easily find it in a safe place.  We owe each other that common courtesy.  

The open house signs are often taken if someone wants to have a garage sale.

Lately my cute rider: "TOO LATE, OPEN SUN, OPEN SAT-SUN" all disappeared.

Simple..call the agent number on the sign and let them know. We often see our signs taken ads a prank and removed to another location..on a golf course or by a country club (when the kids first get out of school)...must be a right of passage!

I saw a bunch of signs from a local chain office thrown over the side of a steep mesa. I called the office to let them know. 

If I can tell who it belings to I will call that agent or company. If I can't I do nothing.

I was at the blog.  We have a lot of out of business companies in my area, so unless I suspect it is one of mine I don't worry

I have had some stolen , why I do not know.

I call the agent where it is so it can be picked up. If I'm in the neighborhood, I drop it off. What comes around, goes around IMHO

its true it happens, and your right , you cant get any stolen if your not listing..part of the job description i think,, think someday, they will have a chip embedded

If I did see a sign I thought might be stolen I would call the agent. Hasn't happened yet

Well, I haven't seen one that I've ever been aware of, though I did read your Blog Bob "RealMan" Timm.  I'm not sure how you could notify the realtor if the sign was covered though.  I see many homemade signs, and it's too bad that someone couldn't think of making their own, if they didn't want to buy one, and instead felt they had to take someone else's . . .          

I have never had this happen.  They do need constant montoring to make sure they are still standing proud.  

Usually only see signs defaced, usually on rural property.

If it's my company, I retrieve it & hope they call the cops.