Photo of suspect: Toronto police.
Toronto police have arrested a suspect after a large outdoor Menorah was knocked over and damaged outside a Jewish community centre earlier this spring — an act investigators are treating as a suspected hate‑motivated offence.
The incident happened on April 10 in the Avenue Road and Davenport Road area. Police say the suspect was walking past the centre when he pushed over the Menorah positioned at the front of the property, causing noticeable damage before continuing on his way.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, officers located and arrested Jeffrey Johnston, 48, of Toronto.
He’s charged with mischief to property under $5,000.