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'Barstow, Calif. 2,554' sign stolen, won't be replaced

Friday, November 13, 2009

(Updated 8:09 am)

By The Associated Press

WILMINGTON (AP) — Want to know how far it is from the eastern end of Interstate 40 in North Carolina to the western end in California? Punch it into your GPS or try MapQuest.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported today a popular sign showing the distance between Wilmington and the end of I-40 in Barstow, Calif., has been stolen for at least the fourth time — and the last.

State transportation engineer Joe Chance says with the repeated thefts, there won't be another sign reading "Barstow, Calif. 2,554."

The sign was a familiar sight to travelers heading west out of Wilmington and had been up for years. There are reports of similar problems with a sign on I-40 East in California that lists Wilmington as the destination.

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showelljr

November 13, 2009 - 7:49 am EST

Wait, I see an opportunity for the highway department to create a sign that can be purchased. Then, add that to the lottery income and do something about reducing my taxes!

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nemo0037

November 13, 2009 - 8:34 am EST

They could set the signs in cement. That migh slow the thefts down. And, like showelljr says, offer replicas for sale. LOL

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MR.SOFTBALL27

November 13, 2009 - 8:59 am EST

Oh come on put another one back up so them drunk frat boys can steal another one and show it to all there little girl friends in that great little college town!LOL