Oshawa home defaced with ‘hateful’ slurs: Durham police

A Durham Regional Police Service shoulder badge is seen in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS

By Michael Talbot

Posted June 16, 2025 2:48 pm.

Last Updated June 16, 2025 2:53 pm.

Durham Regional Police are asking any witnesses to come forward after an incident of hate-motivated graffiti in Oshawa on Sunday.

Officers responded to a mischief call at a home in the Adelaide Avenue East and Townline Road North area at around 2:50 p.m.

Investigators say the victim’s property was defaced with “hateful and derogatory slurs” targeting the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

“Investigators believe the victim’s home was specifically targeted and are appealing to anyone in the area who may have information to come forward,” a Durham police release states.

“We are deeply concerned and disheartened by this act of hate and property damage directed toward the 2SLGBTQI+ community and all those impacted by this senseless act.”

No suspect description was provided by police.

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