A 23-year-old woman from King has been charged after a rash of vandalism in Vaughan earlier this week.
York Regional Police received a series of reports of mischief to a property in the area of Burnhaven Avenue and Haymer Drive. Investigators learned that at about 1:15 a.m., following a dispute, a suspect attended an individual’s house and used spray paint to deface a residence and vehicle, including racist symbols and remarks despite the victim not being part of that community.
“While investigating this incident, police discovered additional vehicles and city property spray painted with graffiti, including racist slurs,” police said in a news release.
The hate crime unit is reviewing the incident, police said.
Denica Zufic of King has been charged with 11 counts of mischief to property, one count of harassing communications, and two counts of failing to comply with undertaking.
Police urge anyone with information about this crime or video recordings from the area around the time of the incident to contact them. Videos can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-286151.
Police say they take these matters seriously and remind the community they will not tolerate any form of hate crime. All reports of hate crime or hate/bias incidents will be investigated thoroughly. Information about this incident can be provided by calling District 4 at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7441. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
