Hate-motivated graffiti found at faith-based organization in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Feb 13, 2024 12:36:43 PM.

Last Updated Feb 14, 2024 11:10:54 AM.

A graffiti incident in Cambridge is being treated as hate-motivated.

Waterloo Regional Police were called to a faith-based organization in the Hespeler Road and Dunbar Road area this week.

Graffiti was found, which included hate-motivated symbols.

Police believe the vandalism occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Monday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to social media platform, X, Wednesday to condemn the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police.

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