Peel Regional Police seek public’s assistance in damage to property at church and school

 

MISSISSAUGA: Officers from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for damaging property at a church and school in Mississauga.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at approximately 10:00 a.m., police responded to a report of damage to the Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and the Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School, located at 2350 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.  Exterior walls at both the church and school were spray painted with graffiti.  A religious statue was also targeted and damaged with the spray paint.

On Monday, May 25 at approximately 8 a.m., police were notified of further damage at the Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School caused by graffiti that had been spray painted on an exterior wall of the school.

Peel Police remind the public that community safety is a shared responsibility and urge them to report any suspicious activity to police as soon as possible.

Anyone with information on the identity of the person or persons responsible, or anyone with information in relation to this investigation, is asked to call investigators at the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at  (905) 453–2121, ext. 1233.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word “PEEL” and then your tip.