Vancouver Police Investigating After Local Mosque Vandalized with Graffiti
Police say no suspect has been identified after graffiti was spray-painted on the mosque’s doors, and officers have increased patrols in the area.
- On Friday, the Vancouver Police Department launched an investigation after graffiti was discovered on the front doors of the Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque.
- A maintenance worker flagged down patrolling officers in the 800-block of West 8th Avenue and reported graffiti reading "UK blood is on your hand" spray-painted across the doors.
- Officers are searching the area for evidence, including surveillance and dash-cam footage, while working to identify the person responsible.
- Police have increased patrols to reassure the Muslim community, with a sergeant noting the incident significantly impacts those who gather to worship.
- No suspect has been identified or arrested, and authorities are urging anyone with information or relevant footage to contact the VPD immediately.
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‘These acts won’t be tolerated’: BC mosque vandalized with ‘disturbing graffiti’
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the overnight vandalism of a local mosque. According to a VPD release, a maintenance worker at the Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque mosque on West 8th Avenue discovered the “disturbing graffiti” early this morning. They flagged down a nearby officer to report that “UK BLOOD IS ON YOUR HAND” had been spray-painted across the front doors of the mosque. “This type of incident has a significant impact on the…
Disturbing graffiti at Vancouver mosque being investigated
THE Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is investigating after distressing graffiti was discovered on a local mosque overnight. VPD officers were conducting proactive patrols in the 800-block of West 8th Avenue early Friday morning when a maintenance worker at the Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque approached them and reported that graffiti had been spray-painted across the […]
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