Islamic Temple site of offensive graffiti in Ontario

Pickering - A sidewalk near an Islamic Temple in Pickering was the site of offensive graffiti this week report Durham Regional Police.

The cops said that a couple walking in the area stumbled upon the vulgar comments Wednesday night written in red spray paint across from the Pickering Islamic Centre on Brock Road North in Pickering. Investigators say that the comments had to do with the Islam faith. They are reviewing security camera footage. It is believed that the actions took place later in the afternoon or early evening of Wednesday, April 21. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Andy Lee of the West Division Criminal Investigations Unit at 1-888--579-1520 ext 1929. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or on the website at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.