Man uses noose, anthem to threaten women wearing hijabs at Edmonton LRT station, police say

Police are looking for a man in connection with a possible hate crime at a south Edmonton LRT station.

The manapproachedtwo young women wearing hijabs at the University of Alberta station at 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 8,police say.

The man, believed to be in his 60s, pulleda rope from his pocket, tieda noose and said:"This is for you."

The manthen proceeded to sing O Canada in front of thewomen, one of whom shot video of the performance.

Police are asking anyone who recognizes the man to call 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. They can also callCrime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online atwww.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.