Victoria police seek suspect in possible hate-motivated mischief

Victoria police are asking for the public's help identifying a man connected to an alleged case of hate-motivated mischief on Vancouver Street.

Police say the incident occurred at about 4 a.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of Vancouver Street. A photo released by the department appears to show the suspect spray-painting a home's front door. Police did not say what words or symbols were painted.

The suspect is described as a white man about six feet tall with long dark hair, a dark moustache and a tattoo on his left hand. He appears in the image to be wearing a white T-shirt and dark-coloured pants.

Anyone with information, video or who recognizes the man is asked to call the E-Comm Report Desk at 250-995-7654, extension 1.