Montreal Police Discover Vandalism on St-Urbain Street Building

Montreal police discovered a building covered in graffiti referencing artificial intelligence during a routine patrol on September 16, 2026. According to Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture, officers noticed the vandalism while patrolling St-Urbain Street near St-Zotique Street.

Police Discovery on St-Urbain Street

Officers spotted the spray-painted property damage while moving through the city’s Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough. The physical damage spans the exterior of the structure along St-Urbain Street. Patrol units flagged the markings near the intersection of St-Zotique Street during regular neighbourhood checks.

The investigation remains active as local authorities document the property damage. Investigators have not released further details regarding potential suspects or the exact phrases written on the walls.