(AP) — Volunteers in Omaha have removed hundreds of signs that were illegally placed along curbs, on utility poles and on public property.

42 patrol groups worked Sunday to remove about 600 signs as part of an annual effort by the Omaha Coalition of Citizen Patrols.

Coalition President Liz Davenport says the most common illegally placed signs are real estate placards that are left next to curbs rather than in yards. She says there are many others, too, from signs for roofing companies to yard sales.

People who want a sign returned can contact the Public Works Department and check its maintenance yards.