Mounties investigate hate-motivated incidents in Antigonish

Nova Scotia RCMP have launched an investigation into a pair of hate-motivated incidents in Antigonish.

Mounties said they received a report on July 24 about hate-motivated threats that took place the date before at a park in Antigonish where a man was recording a group of women and children on a mobile device.

According to RCMP, when the woman asked him to stop recording, he made threats and comments about the group’s perceived race and left on foot shortly after.

A few days later on July 28, officers received a report that a man was seen leaving garbage and urine at the entrance to a mosque in town.

Based on witness statements, photos, and surveillance footage, officers believe the same man is involved in both incidents.

The man is described as being in his 50s or 60s, with thin, grey hair.

During the July 24 incident, he was wearing grey sweatpants, a t-shirt, a ball cap, and blue sneakers. During the second incident, he was wearing dark sunglasses, a blue and white striped shirt, and jeans, and was carrying a green reusable shopping bag.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.