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RCMP release photo of suspect in arson at Surrey refugee charity

WATCH: Global News has obtained video of a suspect lighting a fire that spread to several vehicles owned by an organization that helps new immigrants to Canada. Christa Dao reports – Apr 25, 2023

Surrey RCMP has released a photo of a man suspected in an arson that destroyed multiple cars and other property belonging to a refugee-focused charity.

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The fire broke out in the 13400-block of Hilton Road, behind the New Hope Community Services Society, around 2 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to contact Surrey RCMP. Surrey RCMP

While no one was hurt, the society’s carport, which serves as a community space, was destroyed.

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Security video from the scene shows a person with a three-wheel jogging stroller walking up to an abandoned mattress and appearing to set it on fire before casually walking away as the flames spread.

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In a media release Wednesday, Mounties said they had yet to determine a motive in the arson and were still working to identify the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

 

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