Man sought for hate-related vandalism at Edmonton LGBTQ2S+ club turned himself in

The Edmonton Police Service says this man vandalized a window at Evolution Wonderlounge on Dec. 22, 2024. (Credit: EPS)

A man police were searching for after a window at an Edmonton LGBTQ2S+ nightclub was defaced turned himself in to police.

On Dec. 22, 2024, at around 5:10 a.m., a man was seen defacing a window with a “Protect Trans Kids” poster behind it at Evolution Wonderlounge. What looked to be a cross was also carved into the glass.

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On Tuesday, Cameron Mason, 47, turned himself in to police.

Mason was charged with mischief to property associated to an identifiable group and released with conditions.

Hate crimes, including violence, graffiti or threats, and hate-related incidents, such as racial comments or slurs, can be reported to Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or online.

Anonymous reports can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.