Victoria police are looking to identifying a man they say is of interest to them, following an arson in Reeson Park on August 2nd.
Shortly after 7am, a fire broke out in the 1200-block of Wharf Street. Police say it was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries, despite the extremely dry conditions. Witnesses told officers that a man had deliberately set the fire.
The person officers are looking to identify is described as a Caucasian male, standing five feet, nine inches tall, with a medium build, aged approximately 25-30 years. At the time of the fire, he was wearing a yellow hoodie, black pants with a red and white stripe down the leg, and a black cap with yellow writing on the brim. He carried a large duffel bag or backpack over one shoulder.
If you recognize the person in these photos please call our non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
