Kamloops RCMP release image of suspect in suspicious fire

RCMP in Kamloops, B.C., are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a suspicious fire that damaged two homes.

Police were called to the fire in the 1700-block of Westsyde Road around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

“The fire was quickly deemed suspicious and a Kamloops RCMP fire investigator attended the scene, along with the Forensic Identification Unit and General Investigative Services Team,” Const. Crystal Evelyn said in a media release.

Mounties released images of a suspect captured on security video in the area, and are asking anyone who thinks they recognize the person to contact police.

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