The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of an arrest made in a hate-motivated mischief investigation.
On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at approximately 10 p.m., in the Kensington Avenue and Baldwin Street area.
It is alleged:
- a man used spray paint to write anti-Semitic graffiti on the windows of a business
- the business is owned by a member of the Jewish community
After consultation with the Service's specialized Hate Crime Unit, the investigation is being treated as hate motivated.
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, investigators located and arrested Selvin Campos-Acosta, 29, of no fixed address. He is charged with:
1. Mischief under $5000
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in room 101.
This remains an active investigation. Police are appealing to the public to come forward and advise police if there are further incidents or victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Willful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
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On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at approximately 10 p.m., in the Kensington Avenue and Baldwin Street area.
It is alleged:
- a man used spray paint to write anti-Semitic graffiti on the windows of a business
- the business is owned by a member of the Jewish community
After consultation with the Service's specialized Hate Crime Unit, the investigation is being treated as hate motivated.
On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, investigators located and arrested Selvin Campos-Acosta, 29, of no fixed address. He is charged with:
1. Mischief under $5000
He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in room 101.
This remains an active investigation. Police are appealing to the public to come forward and advise police if there are further incidents or victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation will be led by a divisional investigator. The Hate Crime Unit will be made aware and specialized officers from that unit will support the investigation as needed.
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge will consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Willful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent. Members of the Hate Crime Unit will provide assistance and support to the divisional investigators in seeking the Attorney General’s consent to lay these charges, if applicable. These charges are often laid at a later time.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
