Peel police are appealing for witnesses after an electronic construction sign in Brampton was reprogrammed to display a racist message.

Const. Akhil Mooken said police received a call from a motorist at approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday (June 22), reporting an offensive message on the sign located in the area of Vodden Street and Howden Boulevard.

“Our officers attended, were able to shut the sign off and have made attempts to notify the construction company that owns the sign,” said Mooken in an emailed statement.

Police did not reveal the specific contents of the message displayed, but described it as offensive and inappropriate. Investigators also couldn't say when the message was changed or how long it was displayed before police were notified.