Suspect to be Identified in a Suspected Hate-Motivated Mischief Investigation, Various TTC stations, Image Released
Unit:
Hate Crime Unit
Case #: 2025-2657362
Published: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 10:07 AM
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance identifying a woman wanted in a suspected hate-motivated Mischief investigation.
Between Thursday, July 3, 2025, and Sunday, December 21, 2025, officers responded to numerous calls for reports of graffiti at various TTC stations.
It is reported that:
- the suspect attended the stations and vandalized property by writing anti-Indian messaging within the stations and on subway cars
On December 21, the female suspect was described as wearing earmuffs, a long black coat, brown boots, and a white/brown scarf.
An image of the suspect has been released.
This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at
www.222tips.com.
When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation is led by the Hate Crime Unit (HCU).
If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.
Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time.
Corporate Communications for Hate Crime Unit
Image of Suspect to be Identified