Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into a residence and tried to set fire to it in Maple Ridge.
Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to a call at 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, of a break-and-enter report to a house in the 24600 block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Officers immediately responded and discovered "significant" property damage to the house and a vehicle nearby. They also found evidence of a failed arson attempt and Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue were called to the scene.
Video surveillance of the property showed the male suspect trespassed onto the property on Friday, March 8, at around 11:45 p.m. and could be seen breaking and entering into the vehicle and the residence.
"The male proceeded to severely damage the interior of the residence before attempting to burn the residence down," said Insp. Martin Guay.
Now police are asking the public for help in finding the suspect.
They are looking for a young, Caucasian man, possibly a youth, with a medium build and curly brown hair. During the incident he was wearing eyeglasses, white Nike shoes with a black swoosh, blue sweatpants, and a grey hoodie.
Anyone who recognizes the person or have any information are being asked to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and refer to File # 2024-4541.
