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Police investigate after synagogue in Kitchener vandalized

Police tape is shown in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Waterloo regional police say they are investigating damage that occurred at a place of worship in Kitchener over the weekend.

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Officers were dispatched to a place of worship on Monday near Stirling Avenue South and Courtland Avenue East, the area in which the Beth Jacob Synagogue & Jewish Community Centre is located, after police say damage was reported.

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They say that sometime overnight between Sunday and Monday, someone had damaged the windows at the front entrance.

Officers continue to investigate the incident, including whether it was hate-motivated, according to a release from police.

Global News has reached out to the Beth Jacob Synagogue & Jewish Community Centre for comment on the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 6370 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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