Surrey RCMP seeking witnesses to fire in Walmart

SURREY RCMP are investigating a fire lit inside a Walmart Store and requesting anyone with information to contact police.

On March 23 at 7:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP received a report that a man had lit an item on fire inside the Walmart located at 10153 King George Boulevard. An employee witnessed the man light the item on fire and flee the store. The fire was small and was quickly extinguished by staff. No injuries were reported.

The suspect fled the area on foot and was not located by police. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s with a medium build, wearing a grey jacket, black hoodie, blue t-shirt, grey sweatpants, dark baseball cap, dark gloves and a medical mask. He was carrying a black duffle bag.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.