Homophobic comments and symbols have been spray-painted three times on a rainbow crosswalk that was just installed at Palmer secondary on Tuesday.
This comes during Pride Week, which is being celebrated across Richmond.
Photos submitted to the Richmond News show every corner of the crosswalk vandalized on Wednesday.
However, a different set of graffiti could be seen on the sidewalk when a Richmond News reporter visited the scene.
According to a witness, this is the third time the crosswalk was vandalized since its installation.
David Sadler, Richmond School District spokesperson, confirmed that immediate action is being taken to remove the graffiti and repaint the crosswalk.
The school district has also arranged for additional security in the area.
So far, Richmond RCMP has not identified any suspects for the vandalism.
"Despite the most of the schools being close for Summer holidays, our Youth Section team members have been in contact with the school providing necessary support and continue to conduct proactive patrols in the community," said Sgt. Gurbir Mondair, Richmond RCMP spokesperson.
The Palmer secondary crosswalk is not the first to experience vandalism in the city.
Last year, the rainbow crosswalk on Minoru Boulevard was spraypainted with an “X,” sparking disgust from the community.
Meanwhile, the City of Richmond continues to celebrate Pride Week, running from Jul. 31 to Aug. 6.
Hundreds of community members celebrated love and inclusion at a historic inaugural Pride Walk in Steveston last Saturday, and the Pride flag was raised for the very first time at Richmond City Hall.
