Police Investigating Hate-Motivated Mischief in Clarington

Police are seeking witnesses after swastikas were spray painted onto playground equipment in Clarington.

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers from the East Division responded to a report of hate-motivated graffiti at Stuart Park, located at 58 Stuart Road. The vandalism included a swastika spray-painted on a slide and another beneath a panel, along with profane language. Police and municipal staff have since removed the graffiti.

Based on witness statements, the graffiti is believed to have been placed between 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1.

Police are urging anyone who was in the area during this time and may have seen any suspicious activity to come forward and contact investigators.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Det. Micallef of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 at ext. 1615.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.