Penticton sign defaced

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The iconic Penticton sign has been defaced for the second time this year.

A few weeks back, city crews noticed the change to the sign on Munson Mountain.

Someone had taken a can of black spray paint, covering a large band across the “i" in Penticton to make an exclamation point.

Although the cleanup will be relatively minor, it is another example of how city resources could be spent on productive projects that benefit the community, rather than cleaning up damage left by others, city officials say.

Crews have scheduled a cleanup this week.

In March, a resident altered the P on the sign to appear as a B, so it read "Benticton."

The city encourages the public to report vandalism in progress, or if they have any information about the incident, to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).