TRAVERSE CITY — “Horrible things can happen when road signs are damaged and it does appear that this is being done intentionally,” said Michigan State Police Sgt. Ashley Miller.

Missing stop signs are raising serious safety concerns after a deadly crash earlier this month in Grand Traverse County.

Law enforcement in Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties said at least eleven stop signs have been reported missing or damaged.

Police are urging drivers to be extra careful and to call 911 if they see a sign down.

Stop signs are needed for safe roads, but right now seven in Wexford County and three in Grand Traverse County have come up damaged, missing or stolen.

Miller said the removal of these stops may have already had dire consequences.

“A September 12th crash at Miller Road and County R

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