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Lone Peak Police Offer $1,000 Reward in Racist Road Sign Probe After Clearing Named Student

The altered construction board stood beside an LDS meetinghouse on Canyon Crest Road, with UDOT urging contractors to lock cabinets and assign unique passwords.

Overview

  • The digital message board was reprogrammed Friday night to display a slur targeting Black people along with a local high school athlete’s name.
  • Investigators said the student referenced on the sign was not involved after a thorough interview.
  • Lone Peak Police, in partnership with Alpine City, announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
  • UDOT said the sign was not theirs and recommended locking control boxes and setting unique passwords to reduce tampering.
  • Residents reported shock over the display, and police asked anyone with tips to call 801-756-9800 as the investigation continues.