Seems like some of the war has erupted over here in South Etobicoke.

Police say damages were inflicted to vehicles that were flying Russian flags at the Cineplex Theatre plaza and it may be a hate crime.

A sledgehammer was used to damage multiple vehicles in what is now being investigated as a hate crime, which took place in the Islington Avenue and The Queensway parking lot on March 5 at 10:27 p.m.

“The damaged vehicles had Russian flags displayed in their windshields,” officers of 22 Division said in a news release. “They damaged multiple parked vehicles, each using a sledgehammer.”

The assailants fled in a dark grey Acura, police said.

The two suspects are described as being in their late teens. One was wearing a grey sweater and the other a black sweater, according to police.

“After consultation with the Service’s specialized Hate Crime Unit, the investigation is being treated as a suspected hate motivated offence,” officers said.

Police allege a criminal offence was committed, such as assault or mischief, and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate.

The officer-in-charge will consult with a Crown Attorney. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence, police said.

There has been a number of flag-defacing cases that has taken place in South Etobicoke since Russia invaded Ukraine. The most high profile case occurred at Future Bakery, where a pro-Ukrainian sign was defaced by those pro-Russian.

No charges has been laid in either incident..