TEMPE, Ariz. — An Arizona man is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly stole two photo radar signs, police say.

Tempe police arrested 55-year-old Sven Siverston in connection with the theft of two photo radar warning signs. The investigation into Siverston's actions began on Aug. 5, police said.

Siverston's truck was flashed by a mobile speed camera just after 7:30 a.m. near Scottsdale Road, police said.

Approximately 30 minutes later, Siverston was caught on surveillance camera footage walking up to a photo radar sign, kicking sandbags off the base, and carrying it away.

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

Siverston was arrested and is facing multiple misdemeanor charges:

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