Toronto police say they’re seeking a suspect after “hate-related” graffiti was spray-painted in the city.
Police said in a news release that on Saturday just before 1 p.m., officers were called to the area of Eastern and Knox avenues.
Officers said earlier in the day, after 6 a.m., a man was in the area and spray-painted hate graffiti on the front of three buildings.
Police allege the same person is believed to have targeted buildings in the area of Front and John streets.
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“After consultation with the service’s specialized Hate Crime Unit, the incident is being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated offence,” the news release said without providing further details.
The man was described as being six feet tall, 220 pounds and had a heavy build.
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Investigators released images of a suspect on Thursday, as well as a security video.
Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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