Toronto police say they’re investigating a pair of suspected hate-motivated offences after two city synagogues were damaged early Sunday morning.
They allege a person, who they have yet to identify, threw rocks through the windows of one synagogue at around 3 a.m. before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.
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About half an hour later, police allege a stone was hurled through the window of another Jewish place of worship.
Police allege the same suspect is responsible for both attacks.
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The suspect is described as between 5’7 and 5’9, wearing a light-coloured jacket, and a black helmet with a visor.
Police say residents can expect to see an increased police presence near the synagogues.
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