Guelph man charged with hate crimes

Posted Jan 11, 2010 06:22:07 PM.

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A Guelph man is facing hate crimes in connection with a number of acts of vandalism throughout the city.

83-year-old Max Mahr was arrested at the end of September of 2009.

Police say graffiti and anti-semitic symbols were sprayed at Stone Road Mall, Riverside Park, the Meadovale Garden Centre and Wal-Mart.

As part of the continuing investigation Mahr has been further charged with one count of Wilful Promotion of Hate under the Criminal Code.

He’s scheduled in court February 5th.

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