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OPP to investigate incident of 'racist and homophobic' graffiti in Perth dating back to July

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Being investigated for crimes of hate and prejudice.

There have been several incidents of graffiti and damage to residential and commercial properties dating back to July, the detachment said in a Thursday release.

These cases are still under investigation," police said.

For anyone with information who wishes to remain anonymous, call Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 I was asked to

Hate and prejudice crimes are crimes committed against individuals or property motivated solely or in part by race, national or ethnic origin, language, color, religion, sex, age, or spiritual reasons. is a crime committed against or physical disability, or the victim's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, police said.

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