A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of two photo radar signs in Tempe, police said Tuesday.

Sven Siverston was arrested Aug. 13 following an eight-day investigation that began when police said the suspect’s truck was flashed by a mobile speed camera just after 7:30 a.m. Aug. 5 near 2500 N. Scottsdale Road.

“About 30 minutes later, video surveillance from the area showed Siverston walking up to a photo radar warning sign, kicking sandbags off the base and carrying it away,” Tempe police stated in a release.

“Siverston admitted to taking two signs and throwing them away because he was upset about being caught by the speed camera.”

He was arrested on charges that include obstructing government operations, interference with official traffic control device and theft.

“The ask is simple: drive safely and obey the law,” Tempe Police Commander Kim Hale said.

“If you get caught, accept responsibility and pay the fine. Tampering with safety equipment puts lives at risk and will not be tolerated. It undermines public safety, disrupts lawful operations and turns a minor traffic citation into criminal charges.”

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