Waterloo regional police say a Cambridge, Ont., man is facing additional charges after more hate-related crimes occurred in the Galt area of the city last month.
In a release, police say a man was taking down Pride signs from windows at a number of businesses, and in one case, he damaged a Pride banner while trying to take it down.
Police say they arrested a 59-year-old Cambridge man on Thursday who was wanted on a warrant in connection with the incidents.
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The accused has been charged with three counts of theft, attempt theft and mischief under $5,000.
The same man is also facing charges in connection with incidents that occurred on Ainslie and Main streets earlier in June.
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On the afternoon of June 1, police say officers were called to the area after several people reported that a man was removing Pride signs while also threatening people.
A week later, there were similar reports of a man stealing Pride signs and on June 9, police made an arrest.
The 59-year-old Cambridge man faces six counts of mischief under $5,000 and uttering threats to cause death in connection to those cases.
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