WRPS' General Investigations Unit Investigating Hate-Motivated Graffiti in Waterloo

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Waterloo Region, Ontario - As a result of an ongoing investigation into several vehicles being spray-painted on August 21, 2022, in the Spruce Street area of Waterloo, police have made an arrest. 

A 21-year-old Waterloo male has been charged with Mischief under $5,000. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 28, 2022. 

Occ: 22-200710 (992) 

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after receiving reports of graffiti spray-painted on vehicles in the areas of King Street North and Spruce Street in Waterloo.

On August 21, 2022, at approximately 6 a.m., 14 vehicles were spray-painted with graffiti, including hate-motivated symbols and writing.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

Occ: 22-200710 (992) 

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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