Police investigating series of suspected hate crimes in Burlington
Posted June 5, 2019 11:52 am.
Police west of Toronto are investigating a series of suspected hate crimes that have taken place in recent weeks.
Halton regional police say six alleged crimes took place from May 21 to June 2 in Burlington.
The alleged incidents involved anti-Semitic or racist messages being posted on vehicles, traffic posts and municipal buildings.
One alleged incident targeted vehicles in a church parking lot near Mainway and Walkers Line, while others targeted the Burlington Art Gallery and Burlington City Hall.
Police have released images of two suspects wearing dark-coloured bandanas, backpacks and baseball caps.
The force says it condemns anything that erodes people’s sense of safety and well-being, and it’s urging anyone with information to come forward.
“Hate crime has no place in any community, and I am confident that the persons responsible behind these ignorant, cowardly and hateful acts will be quickly identified with the public’s assistance,” deputy chief Nishan Duraiappah said in a statement.
“The Halton Regional Police Service is committed to fully investigating these crimes and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.”
