'Hate Crimes Not Tolerated In Coquitlam,' Says Coquitlam RCMP After Racist Letter Sent

Darpan News Desk, 15 Aug, 2019 07:35 PM

Coquitlam RCMP are currently investigating a threatening letter sent to a Coquitlam resident. As this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot release any information related to the file.

"We take these crimes very seriously and are actively pursuing avenues of investigation," says Constable Jenifer Barker with Coquitlam RCMP.

Coquitlam RCMP has not received reports of any other incidents and encourage anyone with information regarding this file to contact the Coquitlam RCMP through our non-emergency line at 604-945-1550 and reference file number 2019-24784.

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