Vancouver police investigate graffiti at Fairview mosque, consider hate crime charges
Officers found 'UK BLOOD IS ON YOUR HAND' spray-painted across the doors of Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque on West 8th Avenue early November 13.
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Vancouver police are investigating after graffiti was spray-painted across the front doors of Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque in Fairview overnight, and say hate crime charges are possible if the evidence supports them.
Officers were conducting proactive patrols in the 800-block of West 8th Avenue early on November 13 when a maintenance worker at the mosque approached them and reported the incident, the Vancouver Police Department said in a press release on November 13. The VPD says the words "UK BLOOD IS ON YOUR HAND" were spray-painted across the front doors of the building, which it identifies as Vancouver's oldest mosque.
No suspect has been identified and no charges have been laid. VPD Sgt. Adam Donaldson was quoted in the press release: "if the evidence supports hate crime charges, we will pursue them." The VPD says it will conduct additional patrols in the area while the investigation continues.
The VPD statement followed a Daily Hive report the same morning that described the graffiti as "disturbing." Neither the VPD release nor the Daily Hive report identified anyone responsible. It is not known when overnight the graffiti was applied, the VPD said.
What the VPD is asking
Police are asking anyone with information or with dash-cam or surveillance footage from overnight on November 12 to 13, in the area of the 800-block of West 8th Avenue, to contact the VPD non-emergency line at 604-717-3321.
The VPD's hate crime unit handles investigations of this kind. Residents who witness or experience a hate-motivated incident anywhere in Vancouver can contact the VPD at 604-717-3321 for non-emergencies, 911 in an emergency, or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Dash-cam or surveillance footage from the area overnight is the specific type of evidence the VPD says could help identify the responsible person. The VPD will update the public as the investigation progresses.
Questions this story answers
What mosque was vandalized in Vancouver?
Al Masjid Al Jamia Mosque, located on the 800-block of West 8th Avenue in Fairview, Vancouver. According to the Vancouver Police Department, it is Vancouver's oldest mosque. The VPD described the graffiti as distressing and is treating the incident as a priority investigation.
What did the graffiti say?
The VPD press release states that the words 'UK BLOOD IS ON YOUR HAND' were spray-painted across the front doors of the mosque. The VPD described the graffiti as distressing. No other messages were reported on the building.
When was the graffiti discovered?
Early on November 13, 2026. VPD officers were on a proactive patrol in the 800-block of West 8th Avenue when a maintenance worker at the mosque approached them and reported the graffiti spray-painted across the front doors. The VPD says it is not yet known exactly when overnight it was done.
Is anyone charged?
No charges have been laid as of November 13, 2026. The VPD says it is considering hate crime charges if the evidence supports them. Sgt. Adam Donaldson said in the VPD press release: 'if the evidence supports hate crime charges, we will pursue them.' The investigation is ongoing.
What is the VPD asking the public to do?
The VPD is asking anyone with information, dash-cam footage, or surveillance camera footage from the area of the 800-block of West 8th Avenue overnight on November 12 to 13 to contact the non-emergency line at 604-717-3321.
Is there any increased police presence at the mosque?
The VPD says it will conduct additional patrols in the area while the investigation continues. The department stated in its press release that it is committed to the safety of the Muslim community and will increase its presence near the mosque during the investigation.
Who should people contact if they have information?
Contact Vancouver Police at the non-emergency line, 604-717-3321, or call 911 for emergencies. The VPD is specifically asking for any dash-cam or surveillance footage from overnight on November 12 to 13 near the 800-block of West 8th Avenue in Fairview.
What can residents do if they witness hate-motivated incidents in Vancouver?
Residents who witness or experience a hate-motivated incident should report it to the VPD at 604-717-3321 (non-emergency) or 911 (emergency). Reports can also be made anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The VPD's hate crime unit handles all reports.
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