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Media Release July 26, 2024

Incident Report: Mischief at University of Victoria Multifaith Centre

Oak Bay File 2024-1940

On July 24, 2024, the University of Victoria (UVIC) Security contacted the Oak Bay Police Department to report a disturbing incident of mischief at the UVIC Multifaith Centre. An unknown person or persons appears to have defecated or deposited feces in multiple locations within the building, including the meditation room and a bathroom.

It is believed that this incident occurred on July 24th between 6:00am and 12:30pm.

There are currently no known suspects and no clear indication of what person(s) or group was the target of this incident. Oak Bay Police are requesting any witnesses who haven’t already talked to police to contact them to help solve this crime.

In a previous media release, it was reported that on July 5, 2024, the Oak Bay Police Department investigated a report of mischief at the Multifaith Centre where staff had discovered a paper attached to the building. The content of the paper appeared to be hate-motivated, targeting Iran, Palestine, and the Muslim community. (OBPD File 24-1723)

It remains unknown if both incidents are related or involve the same suspect(s), however both incidents are very disturbing and concerning.

Deputy Chief Kris Rice addressed the concerns, stating, “These incidents are deeply troubling and go against the values of respect and inclusivity that our community upholds. We are taking these matters very seriously and are committed to finding those responsible. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in ensuring such actions do not happen again.”

The Oak Bay Police Department is committed to working closely with UVIC Security to address this matter and prevent future incidents. We appreciate the cooperation and vigilance of the community in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all.

If you have information regarding these or any other crimes in Oak Bay, please phone the police department at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

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