Police looking into threats made at Eastwood Collegiate Institute

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Waterloo Regional Police headquarters in Cambridge. Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener

By Jonathan Strom

Posted Nov 18, 2023 10:11:03 AM.

Last Updated Nov 18, 2023 10:11:07 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after hate-motivated graffiti was found at Eastwood Collegiate Institute.

The graffiti was found in one of the washrooms of the Kitchener High School on Friday morning.

It included threats of potential violence to students and staff.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.

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