Controversial Vancouver billboard vandalized Police say their message was intended to be eye catching and thought provoking, as they deal with ongoing distraction thefts in the city. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jul 26, 2021 2:26 PM PT | Last Updated: July 26 A billboard put up by the Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Police Foundation and Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers has been vandalized.(Justin McElroy/CBC) comments A controversial billboard in Vancouver has been vandalized following criticism from a city councillor and online. Nineteen bright yellow billboards in four different languages have popped up in Vancouver with a message from police: be cautious of strangers getting close or asking for help.