Edmonton police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect who was captured on camera committing the mischief at Evolution Wonderlounge in the city's downtown core.
Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.On Dec. 22, 2024 at approximately 5:10 a.m., an unknown man was captured on surveillance video defacing an exterior window of the 2SLGBTQ+ nightclub on 103 Street near 102 Avenue.
The damage to the window was directly over a “Protect Trans Kids” poster that was posted on the inside of the glass, police said.Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “Someone spent their Christmas gouging the f–k out of our door. Alberta has definitely been emboldened to hate trans kids — but we won’t ever stop speaking up for them,” Evolution WonderloungeClick to share quote on Twitter: "This is why it's important for queer space to remain visible and vocal and not hide."
Police are now releasing a photo of the suspect in the hopes someone will be able to identify him. The man was seen wearing brown work boots, blue jeans, a black jacket and a ball cap.Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or
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