Witnesses Sought After Hate Motived Incident in Pickering

Investigators are asking for members of the public to call Durham Region Crime Stoppers or police if they have information regarding a hate motivated incident in Pickering.

On Friday, February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of the West Division were made aware of a disturbing incident that occurred during a City of Pickering Zoom meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. During the meeting, unidentified individuals reportedly shouted racial slurs, one person drew a swastika, and another exposed themselves.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.  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.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Obront of West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2560.