The Halton Police have launched an investigation after the words ‘White Pride’ were found on a billboard sign outside of an Oakville church.
It’s alleged that the sign at the Salvation Army Community Church on Rebecca Street was found damaged on Sunday afternoon with the message left behind.
A picture of the message was posted to social media:
This is our 2020 pic.twitter.com/DifaA3e0w3
— dylan (@markedbystain) July 13, 2020
Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner did not mince words when discussing the case on Twitter.
Absolutely councillor.This is clearly a rascist https://t.co/TaHyZ3g7dA may not technically meet the definition of “hate crime” in the criminal code but we will pursue those responsible in anyway we can.Quite simply this WRONG. There is NO place for this in our community or world
— Chief Steve Tanner (@ChiefTanner) July 16, 2020
The Halton Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident to contact Detective Constable Autumn Mills of the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2285.
Tips can also be submitted to anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something?” Contact “Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
