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Suspects to identify in hate-related mischief incident
Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 9:45 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for a mischief overnight on January 18th in the 2000 block of Huntley Road in Stittsville.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 am on January 19th when two individuals used their vehicle to pull down a flagpole. They then removed the Pride flag from the flagpole and set it on fire. They are observed to have been taking pictures or filming the incident with a cell phone.
The suspects are described as two white males, slim builds wearing dark clothing. Their vehicle is described as a dark two-door sedan with an unknown Ontario license plate.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has video surveillance recordings of the mischief occurring, or has any information about the incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Hate Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5015. Tips may also be sent electronically to hatebiascrime@ottawapolice.ca.
The Ottawa Police Service continues to encourage anyone who witnesses such incidents to report them to police.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
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CONTACT:
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
