COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — Police say they have identified a man suspected of committing hate crimes in the Cottonwood Heights area.
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The suspect allegedly threatened Asian business owners on Union Park, slashing their vehicle tires while screaming racial slurs.
Police issued the unidentified suspect a citation, although possible hate crime charges could be filed at a later date.
Please help ID this Possible hate crime! He's a white male in his mid to late 40s with waist length gray hair. He's approx 5’10" 180#- Threatened to assault Asian business owners on Union Park and slash their tires while screaming racial slurs. Tips to CHPD (801) 944-7100. pic.twitter.com/gWF9Q9qqJV
— CH Police (@CHPolice) July 14, 2021
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Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact the Cottonwood Heights Police Department at 801-944-7100.
