Anti-Muslim letter left on doorstep of southeast Edmonton home, police looking for suspect

Photo from of a suspect believed to be linked to a hate-motivated incident in southeast Edmonton. (Photo Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service)

By Cole Fortner

Posted March 1, 2024 12:31 pm.

Police in Edmonton are turning to the public for help to identify a suspect in what they say is a hate-motivated incident.

The Edmonton Police Service says around 4:20 a.m. on Feb. 29, an unknown man had reportedly left a threatening note on someone’s doorstep in the Meadows neighbourhood.

Police say the note included anti-Muslim comments.

EPS has released video surveillance from the home, which shows someone approaching in the early hours of the morning.

The suspect has been described as a man wearing dark-colored shoes with white laces, light-colored pants, and a reflective jacket.

Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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