Posted on Thursday August 28, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit are investigating the assault of a gas station attendant after a hate-motivated incident in Markham.
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, police responded to a report of an assault in the area of Kennedy Road and 14th Avenue. The suspect entered the business and made derogatory comments about the victim’s turban.
The suspect pointed his middle finger from his forehead while making hateful remarks, threw money at the victim, spat on the victim and made a threatening punching motion towards the victim.
On August 27, 2025, investigators were able to identify and arrest the suspect for Assault.
Charged: - Farhad MAROUNISI, 33, City of Markham
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The investigation is ongoing.
Hate has no place in York Region. York Regional Police takes these matters seriously and is reminding the community we will not tolerate any form of hate crime. All reports of hate crime or hate/bias incidents will be investigated thoroughly. If you witness or have been the victim of a hate crime or hate/bias incident, we encourage you to report it to police immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hate Crime Prevention Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6552, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
August 28, 2025
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