﻿Holyrood RCMP are investigating an unusual theft, involving dozens of traffic cones snatched from the Trans-Canada Highway.

Police said about 90 cones were taken from a seven-kilometre stretch of a westbound lane of the TCH near Middle Gull Pond.

Police said the incident happened 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Workers laid the cones as a safety measure for road work. When they returned to their starting point, they noticed the cones were gone, police said in a news release.

The estimated value of the cones is $1,500. The company's work has now been delayed because of the theft.

Anyone who might have witnessed anything suspicious is asked to contact the Holyrood RCMP detachment or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line.