Edmonton police seek public’s help identifying hate crime suspect

Edmonton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance video vandalizing a sexual minority nightclub in the city’s downtown.

The incident occurred on Dec. 22, 2024, around 5:10 a.m. at Evolution Wonderlounge.

According to police, an unidentified man defaced an exterior window directly over a “Protect Trans Kids” poster displayed inside the glass.

The suspect also carved what appears to be a cross into the window.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Hate Crimes Unit is leading the investigation and has released a photo of the suspect, hoping someone will recognize him.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is urged to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.