Newly-Painted PRIDE Crosswalk ‘Damaged’ in Canadian Town By Tire Tracks, Police Seek Burnout Suspect

Recently, police in Ontario, Canada reported that a newly-painted Pride crosswalk in the town of Paris was “damaged” by tire tracks and shared a picture.

They asked if anybody had information to please contact them, in an effort to find the offenders of the apparent burnout crime.

Some responders to the post pointed out that the crosswalk went across a road, so it’s unclear what crime may have been committed, but Twitter user “Draper04” attempted to dispel those notions by calling them out in a tweet which was then ratioed.

“I love all the closet homophobes trying to make it seem like this wasn’t done intentionally. Generally speaking, you shouldn’t be doing burnouts on crosswalks. If that’s just normal driving to you, please go return your license to wherever you got it from,” Draper04 said.

I love all the closet homophobes trying to make it seem like this wasn't done intentionally. Generally speaking, you shouldn't be doing burnouts on crosswalks. If that's just normal driving to you, please go return your license to wherever you got it from.

— Draper04 (@Draper04) May 18, 2021

Conservative social media influencer Scott Greer remarked about the situation in a quote tweet, “I thought this could only happen in Cuck Island, but no it’s Canada. Imagine being arrested for the crime of driving on the road.”

I thought this could only happen in Cuck Island, but no it’s Canada. Imagine being arrested for the crime of driving on the road https://t.co/iyOL5hZo0d

— Scott Greer 6’2” IQ 187 (@ScottMGreer) June 3, 2021

The incident happened a couple of weeks ago, but thus far, it does not appear that any suspects have been identified and it’s unclear what crime they would charge them with, possibly a hate crime.

Since the beginning of June, which is considered PRIDE month, the Ontario police department have made a number of posts celebrating the month to show their inclusivity.

"Serving with Pride" provides affirmation and support for diverse 2SLGBTQ+ police, law enforcement, Corrections and criminal justice personnel, as well as training and education to police services and law enforcement across Ontario. ^dr
Want to know more? https://t.co/fsmdm9bWCG

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 1, 2021

#HaldimandOPP proudly supports inclusion, equity, and diversity in all communities.
This #PrideMonth2021 we celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Acceptance for all.#ServingwithPride ^rl pic.twitter.com/iJuPGL8g4P

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 2, 2021

June is #PrideMonth and #BrantOPP Inspector Nash is raising the flag to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ communities @BrantCommunity. Diversity, equity and inclusion are all areas we need to promote to continue #ServingWithPride within our service and Ontario communities. ^cv pic.twitter.com/NKR6x7xBOs

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 3, 2021