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Richmond arson suspect sought: RCMP

The Richmond RCMP is appealing to the public for help in identifying an arson suspect (pictured), who is wanted after a fire was set at the front door of a home in the city. (Supplied by the Richmond RCMP)

Posted May 25, 2023 11:43 am.

Mounties in Richmond are appealing to the public for help to identify a suspect in relation to an alleged arson.

The Richmond RCMP says just before 3 a.m. on March 27, officers responded to a “suspicious” fire at a home on Bryson Place near Bryson Drive, near the Cambie Road Highway 99 overpass.

Police say the resident told officers an unknown man was pouring flammable liquid on his front door and set it ablaze before fleeing. The fire was quickly put out, with the home suffering minor damage.

Surveillance footage of a suspect wanted in connection with an arson investigation

The Richmond RCMP is appealing to the public for help in identifying an arson suspect (pictured), who is wanted after a fire was set at the front door of a home in the city. (Supplied by the Richmond RCMP)

Mounties have released surveillance footage of the incident with the hopes of identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2023-9289. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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