TORONTO โ Toronto Police have released surveillance images of a suspect wanted in connection with a hate-motivated mischief incident, in which he allegedly urinated on the front steps of a place of worship while shouting antisemitic slurs on June 4, the service said June 25.
Investigators say the offence occurred at about 10:30 p.m. in the Woodbine Avenue and Queen Street East area. The suspect approached the steps, urinated on them, and shouted hateful language before fleeing the scene.
He is described as a male in his early 20s, approximately 5-foot-10, with a medium build, medium-length brown hair, and a clean-shaven face. At the time, he wore a dark baseball cap, a white Nirvana T-shirt, light grey shorts, and white running shoes.
Police are treating the matter as a suspected hate-motivated offence under the Criminal Code. The Hate Crime Unit is leading the investigation and has urged anyone with information to call 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477, or submit tips online.
In a separate bulletin, CP24 reported that community leaders condemned the act as an affront to religious freedom and public safety. โSuch vile behaviour undermines our shared values of respect and inclusion,โ said one spokesperson for a local Jewish organization.
This article is based on verified information from the Toronto Police Service and CP24.