Wayland Patch 4/25/11: Numerous Street Signs Stolen, Vandalized in Wayland. The Wayland Police Department is investigating a rash of vandalism and thefts of street signs throughout the Town of Wayland. In several cases, it’s not just the signs themselves, but also the poles to which they were attached that have been taken. "I’ve never seen it like this," said Police Chief Robert Irving. "I’ve seen cases where the individual signs are stolen off the pole. I’ve never seen a case where the signposts and signs go missing."