Tips Sought on Suspicious Fire

By Corey Fischer

Nov 5, 2018 | 1:31 PM

Photo taken of the unknown male who police consider a person of interest in a suspicious vehicle fire (RCMP)

Police are trying to find out more about a suspicious vehicle fire in Kelowna.

A Dodge Journey was engulfed in flames on Yates Road Saturday night, and a witness saw a suspicious man walking away from the area following a small explosion.

A low quality image of the man has been released to the media, hoping it will generate some tips.

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“Police have obtained an image of the unknown male, and although the photograph is of low quality, investigators are hopeful that someone who knows this man may recognize his clothing or even his stature.”

RCMP have seized the fire scorched vehicle, which will be examined by forensic specialists and remains part of the investigation.

The individual police are looking to identify is described as about 6 feet tall, with brown hair, seen wearing a yellow plaid jacket and dark coloured pants.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net

by Corey Fischer