NRPS investigating vehicle vandalism in St. Catharines as possibly hate-motivated

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Niagara police are investigating a suspected hate-motivated crime after a vehicle was vandalized in St. Catharines. 

Officers say the windows of a grey 2011 Volkswagen Passat were smashed and hate symbols were spray-painted on the sides while it was parked on Oakdale Avenue. 

The incident was reported Saturday, October 31st, and the vehicle was seized for forensic examination.

Police are reviewing a social media post circulating about the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

(Written by: Brandon Warby)