Police investigating after Penticton city hall vandalized

Penticton's city hall has been vandalized and police are looking for answers.

Police responded to a report of mischief last night, Dec. 10, at 7:35 p.m., according to a press release from the City of Penticton.

Officers arrived to find glass broken on the front doors but concluded that entry was not gained into the building, the release said.

Right after the windows were broken witnesses spotted a man running towards Okanagan Lake. He was seen wearing a black jacket with white fur around the hood and blue jeans.

The RCMP are asking other witnesses to help with the investigation by contacting them at 250-492-4300 and reference file number 2021-20421.

The doors were smashed at Penticton city hall Dec. 10. | Credit: Penticton RCMP

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