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October 31, 2021 - 10:02 AM
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating after racist graffiti was found on a local business.
On the morning of Oct. 30 the owner of a business on Glenmore Road reported that a unknown suspect spray-painted their business and sidewalk with graffiti, according to the RCMP's press release.
“The imagery and words spray-painted in this incident are racist in nature,” says Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, media relations officer with the Kelowna RCMP, in the press release.
“Hate crimes and hate motivated criminal activity have no place in our community and our officers are working diligently to identify this suspect.”
The investigation determined the incident happened at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 30, and was perpetrated by a man wearing a mask and dark clothing.
“This kind of hateful vandalism is taken very seriously by police and by the City of Kelowna,” said Mayor Colin Basran, in the news release. “On behalf of the entire community, I express our dismay for this disgusting display of ignorance. This vile act, however, offers us an opportunity for us to all stand together and show that one small-minded person with a container of spray paint does not represent our community.”
Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online.
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