Hate-crime unit arrests 17-year-old after Pride crosswalk was vandalized, police say

A 17-year-old male has been arrested by the Hamilton police hate-crime unit, police say, in connection to a Pride crosswalk being vandalized.

On May 13, police say a young male spray-painted the newly installed Pride crosswalk in the area of Keeywadin Street and Parkside Drive in Waterdown.

Police say he was arrested for Mischief Under $5000.

"As the charges are before the courts, no additional information will be released," said a news release.

Police asked community members who could assist with the investigation to contact the hate-crime unit.