On Aug. 24, Pacific Grove Police were advised that the large wood sign at the city limits on Hwy. 68 (Forest Ave. near Syida Dr.) was missing and had been forcibly removed from the wood studs that mount it to a stone base sometime Monday night.
The sign is approximately 4 feet by 6 feet and read “Welcome to Pacific Grove. Butterfly Town USA.” It is the property of the city of Pacific Grove and valued at an estimated $3500.
Anyone with information about the theft or the whereabouts of the sign is asked to contact the Pacific Grove Police Department at 831-648-3143.