Who vandalized it? Changhua sign covered in graffiti as mayor calls police

A municipal sign warning against illegal dumping in Changhua became the target of crude graffiti, drawing an angry response from Mayor Lin Shih-hsien.

The sign on Baoshan Road had been covered with phrases including “pig television” and “pig bento,” expressions the report described as crude and incoherent. Lin went to the site after being informed of the damage and said the vandalism not only harmed the city’s appearance but openly challenged public authority.

The city’s cleaning team and municipal staff photographed the sign and reported the case to police. Investigators are reviewing high-resolution footage from surveillance cameras in the surrounding area in an effort to identify the person or vehicle involved.

The municipality said it would replace the sign once evidence collection was complete. The cleaning team said damaging a public notice could constitute criminal property damage and violations of environmental regulations, potentially bringing criminal liability, civil compensation and a criminal record.