N.S. RCMP investigating ‘hate-motivated’ graffiti on building in Hantsport

The RCMP is investigating after someone vandalized a building with “hate-motivated” graffiti in Hantsport, N.S., last week.

West Hants RCMP responded to the building, which houses a social services agency, on Foundry Road on Friday. Police say it appears someone scratched racist graffiti into the paint on the door.

West Hants Regional Municipality staff painted over the graffiti. Police say there was no further damage to the door.

Investigators believe the incident, which happened sometime between Wednesday and Friday, was motivated by hate.

“The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns these criminal acts,” said the RCMP in a news release Monday. “The investigation is ongoing.”

West Hants RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact them at 902-798-2207 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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