Officers say someone pelted the monument with eggs.

The Ottawa Police Hate Crime Section is hoping the public can help to identify a man, believed to be responsible for defacing the National Holocaust Monument on Booth Street.

It was reported on Wednesday that the monument had been pelted with eggs around 4 p.m. That evening, Ottawa police announced that officers were investigating it as a hate-motivated incident.

"Incidents such as this are deeply disturbing to many communities especially when they target specific groups," said Chief Peter Sloly. "It is completely unacceptable and it will not be tolerated."

The suspect is being described as:

White

Between 20 and 25 years old

5' 10'' to 6' 1'' (178 cm to 185 cm)

Was wearing a red jacket with a grey hoodie, dark coloured pants and was carrying a black backpack

Anyone with information regarding this incident and the identity of the suspect is asked to call Detective Ali Toghrol at 613-236-1222, ext. 5453.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

