Calgary arson suspect captured by convenience store camera

Photo of arson suspect released Calgary police hope the public will be able to identify a suspect wanted in a number of arsons that have destroyed homes.

Surveillance video of the suspect in two deliberately set fires in a northwest Calgary neighbourhood, including one that destroyed a home, has been released as police search for the firebug.

Investigators hope the convenience store recording, captured near the scene of the fires, will help identify the arson and car prowling suspect.

Fires were set near homes in the community of Varsity in the early morning hours of May 18 and June 4 — one along Varsity Estates Rive N.W. and the other on Varsity Estates Road N.W.—and police believe the same man ignited both.

The suspect is described as:

Anyone who recognizes the man in the video, or who has information regarding either fire, is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

Varsity residents are being encouraged to leave their exterior lights on and to ensure their garages are secured. Anyone who spots suspicious activity should call 911.