Peterborough Police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated incident after a local business was vandalized with red paint and writing.
Police say a concerned citizen reported damage to GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc., located on Whittington Drive, on Sunday, October 11.
Officers attended the property and discovered damage to the exterior of the building.
Investigators believe the business may have been targeted because of its connection to parent company Elbit Systems.
Police say the damage to the building and an outdoor communications box is believed to have occurred sometime overnight between October 11 and 12.
The service is also aware of a video circulating on social media in which responsibility for the incident is claimed. Investigators say the footage is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police have classified the incident as a hate/bias crime incident, although no charges or suspects have been announced.
Chief Stuart Betts condemned the incident and thanked the person who reported the damage.
“Hate has no place in our community. We thank the concerned citizen for alerting our officers to the damage to this business,” said Betts.“The investigation is ongoing and any further details will be released when available.”
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 ext. 555.
