Hamilton man charged with hate-related mischief at Jewish Federation

Hamilton police have charged a man in connection to a hate-related mischief incident targeting the Jewish Federation of Hamilton.

On July 19, an unknown individual attended the organization’s property and threw a bottle containing white paint at the building.

The incident resulted in paint splattering several areas of the overhead signage and the main entrance.

Officers arrested and charged a 51-year-old Hamilton man with one count of mischief under $5,000.

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have additional information to contact Const. Patrick Mitchell at 905-523-6752 or by email at Hatecrime@hamiltonpolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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