On August 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00am, Oak Bay Police Department were dispatched to a report of a fire at business located in the 2000 block of Oak Bay Avenue.

Police members quickly arrived on scene and were informed by two staff members that they had been inside the business after closing time and heard someone near the front doors of the business. They went to investigate and saw flames outside the front door of the building. Staff acted quickly and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.

The suspect poured a liquid over the front steps and front door mat of the business, lighting the liquid on fire before fleeing on foot.

The suspect appears to be a white male, wearing a dark coloured balaclava, denim jacket, camo patterned pants, red running shoes and camo styled backpack.

Fortunately, there was no damage to the building, and no one was injured.

If you have any information about this Arson, or who this suspect is and you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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