Recognize him? Suspect sought for hate-motivated graffiti on Ottawa Street

Graffiti suspect on Ottawa Street in Windsor, Ont. (Source: WPS)

Windsor police are asking for help identifying a suspect who allegedly defaced property with hate-motivated graffiti on Ottawa Street.

Officers responded to a report of hate-motivated graffiti along Ottawa Street on Aug. 10.

Police say multiple electrical boxes and garbage cans were found defaced with derogatory language targeting both racial and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Investigators obtained surveillance footage showing the suspect, who is described as a white male with long dark hair and a full beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a multi-coloured T-shirt, red shorts, black shoes, and grey socks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.