Windsor Police Investigating Hate Crime

 On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at approximately 12:00 p.m. Windsor Police Service patrol officers responded to a report of a hate motivated crime located in the 1400 block of Tecumseh Road East.  

It was reported that a suspect(s) had vandalized a business with a racist symbol and an offensive homophobic word 

UPDATE: 

Windsor Police Service responded to two more similar reports of hate motivated crimes at the same business located in the 1400 block of Tecumseh Road East over the last week. 

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, Windsor Police attended after receiving a report that the property had been vandalized again with a racist symbol and homophobic and racial slurs. 

On Monday, February 22, 2021, Windsor Police attended again after receiving information that a suspect(s) had shattered the window with a brake drum. The door was also defaced with a racist symbol and a homophobic slur.  

The Morality Unit is continuing to investigate and seeking the public's assistance with any information in relation to these incidents.   

Anyone in the area with surveillance cameras are requested to check their footage for any suspicious persons or activity on the following dates and times: 

Between 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021.  

Between 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021.  

The Windsor Police Service denounces all criminal acts, especially those that promote hatred toward anyone. 

Hate crimes have a harmful impact on the community. Not only does it cause emotional trauma to the victim, it results in serious friction between different groups in our society.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4343, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com