Man charged for hate-related mischief to Bells Corners religious building

Ottawa police charged a person following mischief incidents to a property in Bells Corners that occurred earlier this month.

A religious building in the 3800 block of Old Richmond Road was damaged at about 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 8 and on Aug. 17 at around 10:45 p.m. Police say “several thousands of dollars” in damage occurred.

A 25-year-old man from Ottawa has been charged with:

  • Mischief to property
  • Loiter or Prowl at night on another person’s property
  • Possession of break in instruments

He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Anyone who witnessed the mischiefs, has video surveillance, or has any information about the incidents is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Hate Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5015.He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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