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Red Deer RCMP investigating disturbing anti-Ukrainian vandalism to vehicle

Sep 5, 2024 | 3:00 PM

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic language that may be offensive to some readers.

Red Deer RCMP are investigating after a vehicle was vandalized with hateful anti-Ukrainian messaging.

On Sept. 4, a mischief report was filed with RCMP, stemming from the area of 47 Street and 46 Avenue in Parkvale.

Upon arrival, members observed the victim’s vehicle to have been vandalized with various profanities. An investigation was conducted which included an extensive canvass of the area. However, no leads were generated.

Photos posted to social media and shared by RCMP show the silver vehicle partially covered in red paint and the messages, ‘F*** Ukraine’ and ‘Get the f*** out of my country’ scratched or drawn into the side.

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Another scrawl on the back reads the misspelled ‘Ukarinian thieves.’

The likeness of a Canadian flag has been made out with the red paint.

RCMP say an investigation was conducted which included an extensive canvass of the area, however, no leads were generated at this time.

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“The Alberta RCMP takes any crimes directed against a specific group very seriously, urges the public to report any potential hate incidents, and responds to all such reports,” RCMP say in a statement.

“In addition to holding perpetrators accountable, reporting hate incidents allows us to provide victims with support services, potentially assists with related investigations and helps document repeated behaviours. Reporting also sends an important message that these acts will not be tolerated in our communities.”

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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