Stratford Police are investigating damage to Liberal and NDP election signs in the Perth-Wellington riding of Ontario.

NDP candidate Ethan Rabidoux's campaign filed a police report Monday morning with the Stratford Police, citing more than 20 damaged signs found over the weekend.

"It's infuriating," said Rabidoux.

We're not sure if we're dealing with mischievous youth or someone with a political agenda. - Stratford Police Insp. Gerry Foster

"We live in Canada, this is a democratic society. People have a right to engage in the democratic process without fear of reprisal or intimidation or retaliation. This goes beyond petty vandalism," he said.

Signs on both public and private property have been damaged and stolen. Most of the signs were slashed through the middle, and left in two pieces on people's lawns, Rabidoux said.

Stratford Police said it's not unusual to receive calls about vandalism during an election, and they are investigating the incidents.

"The problem is we're not sure if we're dealing with mischievous youth or someone with a political agenda," said Insp. Gerry Foster of the Stratford Police.

"It's understandable in any election campaign that there is going to be some vandalism or some damage done but this is well and above what is normal for our campaign in Perth-Wellington," Rabidoux said.

Police ask anyone with information on the vandalism to call them at 519-271-4147.