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A 25-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court after being charged in connection with two incidents of vandalism at a church in Bells Corners, the Ottawa Police Service announced Tuesday.
Police said in a news release that charges included mischief to property, loitering or prowling at night on another person’s property and possession of break-in instruments.
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The OPS Hate and Bias Crime Unit said the incidents occurred in the 3800 block of Old Richmond Road. Although the release did not identify the building involved, that is the approximate address of Christ Church Bells Corners.
The first incident was at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, when the unidentified suspect caused several thousands of dollars in damage to the church building. He then returned on Aug. 17 at approximately 10:45 p.m. and caused additional damage there, police said.
Tuesday’s release said anyone who witnessed the mischiefs or had surveillance video information about the incidents was asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Hate Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5015. Tips may also be sent electronically to hatebiascrime@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
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