NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at 2:33 p.m., Detectives from 1 District (St. Catharines) began an investigation into mischief that occurred at 92 Geneva St. in the City of St. Catharines.
Investigation revealed that on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, an unknown male attended the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church at this location and allegedly intentionally damaged the Harriet Tubman Statue.
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect.
Jessie Lohnes-Alanko, 24 years old of no fixed address, is wanted for the following offences of:
• mischief over $5,000 contrary to section 430(3) of the Criminal Code
• fail to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
Detectives have been working with the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church to address the concern.
At this time there is no indication that the vandalism was a hate motivated crime.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009482.
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