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Video released after hate-filled note left at southeast Edmonton home

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Surveillance video of man leaving alleged hate note at home in southeast Edmonton
Security video captured around 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 showing a man approaching a home in southeast Edmonton's Meadows area, where police said an anti-Muslim hate-motivated note was left on the front doorstep – Feb 29, 2024

Edmonton police have released video they hope will help identify the suspect in a hate-motivated crime.

The Edmonton Police Service said someone left a threatening note that included “anti-Muslim comments” on the front doorstep of a home in the Meadows neighbourhood in the city’s southeast.

In a news release, police said an unknown man walked up to the door at around 4:20 a.m. on Thursday.

The EPS hate crimes unit is investigating this incident “due to the nature of the suspect’s comments,” police said.

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As part of the investigation, police are releasing home security footage (see video player above), hoping to identify the person.

The man was wearing dark-coloured shoes with white laces, light pants and a reflective jacket.

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Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact police at (780) 423-4567. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Police are also reminding Edmontonians that non-emergency hate incidents can be reported online.

“These events hurt not only the victim, but the vicarious trauma has an impact on entire communities,” EPS said in the news release.

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