A Toronto police spokesperson told Global News officers were called Wednesday afternoon after a noose was found at the Leaside station construction site.

"The hate crime unit has been consulted on the incident and at this time, it is not being treated as hate-motivated."

"I want to send a clear message: We will not stop until you are found, charged, and permanently evicted from our industry," Geoff Smith, president and CEO of EllisDon, said in a statement.