Street sign is missing vital letter after some 'Joker's' act of hilarious vandalism

People can't stop giggling at this street sign after a vandal decided to go 'Robin' one of its letters.
The 'Joker' worked their creative magic to a sign in Bateman Street three years ago, and it's been getting laughs ever since.
Aircrew Supervisor Jim Hancox snapped a picture of the sign, which had been amended to Batman Street.
Sharing the picture on Twitter, Mr Hancox wrote: "Now, I’m not one to condone vandalism or graffiti, but this did make me chuckle… #OnlyInCambridge #BatemanNotBatMan."
To which, another user quipped: "Someone been 'robin' some letters'.
Meanwhile, city chief crime fighter, Cambridgeshire's Chief Superintendent, Chris Mead, joked that soon Batman and Robin zone street signs will be appearing.
Despite an uncanny resemblance to Bruce Wayne, Mr Hancox denied he was in fact the illusive superhero Batman, reports Cambridge News

Over in North Carolina they've been having their own problems with cheeky road signs.
The authority was forced to resort to drastic measures after a road sign was continuously stolen thanks to its amusing name.
Local officials in High Point, North Carolina, have tried out many methods over the years to stop the theft of the sign, according to Fox .
From putting concrete in the holes of the post to moving the signs so that they're (seemingly) out of reach, nothing has worked.
Officials eventually had to put up an extra sign warning would-be thieves that it has a GPS tracker, meaning police can hunt them down if they nick it.
Why's it so popular? Well...
It seems some people think it's far too funny to stay on the street.
"It’s a little frustrating but we know what it is and we just try to make sure the sign stays up the best we can."
We previously asked Mirror Online readers to send in photos of rude place names and were inundated with responses.

Here are some of our favourites street signs

1. Swine

John R Jones sent in this sign he spotted to the east of Hull. He reckons it looks like a rude welcome message for bad drivers.

2. Fanny Hands Lane

Both Reade Malone AND Jason Cowman told us about this one in Lincolnshire. They both had to stop and take a picture on the way home. Reade said: "It gave me and our lass a giggle."

3. Butt Hole Road

David Ball sent in this photo of Butt Hole Road in Conisborough, Doncaster. He said: "Sadly, they changed the name in 2009." We can't imagine why...

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