Suspected Hate-Motivated Theft Investigation, Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West

Unit: Hate Crime Unit

Case #: 2025-2554339

Published: Monday, December 8, 2025, 9:38 AM

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in a suspected hate-motivated theft investigation.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 10:27 a.m., police received a call for a Theft in the Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West area.

It is reported that:

• multiple residents of an apartment building had property stolen from the doorways of their units within the building
• in each instance, the stolen item was a mezuzah
• approximately 20 mezuzahs have been reported stolen

The Hate Crime Unit is investigating. 

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.

Suspected Hate-Motivated Theft Investigation, Bathurst Street and Steeles Avenue West