Witnesses Sought After Damage to Recreational Court in Clarington

Investigators are appealing to the public for assistance in finding those responsible for damaging a pickleball court with racist graffiti in Clarington.

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, members of East Division responded to a property damage/hate motivated call at the Diane Hamre Recreational Complex, located at 1780 Rudell Road.  Officers arrived on scene and observed racist language written on the complex’s pickleball court.

Investigators are appealing for anyone in the area who may have seen anything suspicious to call police.  

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Suthers of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1641.

DRPS works with its Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) to address challenges impacting the diverse communities of the Durham Region. The citizens appointed to the committee serve as a consultative and advisory body to the Office of the Chief of Police.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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