**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP seek information about hate motivated threats and mischief in Antigonish
Antigonish County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man related to hate-motivated threats and mischief in Antigonish.
On July 24, Antigonish County District RCMP received a report of hate-motivated threats that occurred the day before at a park in Antigonish. Officers learned that a man was recording a group of women and children on a mobile device. When a woman in the group asked him to stop recording, he made threats and comments related to the perceived race and background of the group members. He left on foot and did not follow through on the threats.
On July 28, officers received a report that at approximately 9:30 a.m., a man was observed leaving garbage and urine at the entrance to a mosque in Antigonish.
Based on witness statements, photos, and surveillance footage, officers believe the same man is involved in both incidents.
The man is described as being in his 50s or 60s, with thin, grey hair. During the July 24 incident, he was wearing grey sweatpants, a t-shirt, a ball cap, and blue sneakers. During the July 28 incident, he was wearing dark sunglasses, a blue and white striped shirt, and jeans, and was carrying a green reusable shopping bag.
Based on the nature of the comments made and the acts at the mosque, investigators believe that both incidents were motivated by hate. The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns these criminal acts. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
Note: This investigation is not believed to be linked to a previous report of hate-motivated mischief in West River.
