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Police Investigate Hate-Motivated Vandalism at Orono Mosque

Justin Barber

25 May 2025 — 1 min read

Seven vehicles and the front door of a mosque in Orono were vandalized on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in what police are investigating as a hate-motivated incident. Officers from the Durham Regional Police Service’s East Division responded to reports at approximately 10:30 p.m. at the mosque located at 111 Church St North.

Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or cellphone footage from the area around the time of the vandalism to come forward. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the investigation is ongoing and officers are working with local community leaders as part of their response.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch. Anonymous tips can be provided through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers. No further details have been released about suspects or motives beyond the classification of the incident as hate-motivated by police.

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