Regional police investigating hate-motivated assault at Waterloo business

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Posted Aug 14, 2024 12:53:13 PM.

Last Updated Aug 14, 2024 12:57:12 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a hate-motivated assault at a business in Waterloo.

Police say on Aug. 12 at approximately 2:15 p.m., two youths entered a business in the area of Erb Street West and Fischer Hallman Road. When a female employee asked them to leave, they allegedly uttered racial slurs and assaulted the employee.

No physical injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.

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