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91-year-old man under investigation after New Westminster Pride crosswalk is vandalized

New Westminster say they are investigating after white paint was poured on a new Pride crosswalk. Twitter

A 91-year-old man is being investigated by New Westminster police after a newly-installed Pride crosswalk was vandalized Monday night.

Witnesses contacted police after they observed an elderly man pour paint on the rainbow-coloured crosswalk, located at Church Street and Columbia Street.

Police located a suspect a short distance away.

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City crews washed away the paint. The New Westminster resident was taken to hospital for evaluation and is being investigated for mischief.

The Pride crosswalk was unveiled early Monday.

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