Seeking witnesses to alleged arson to a bus shelter

Richmond

2024-11-05 11:34 PST

File # 2024-34277

Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses to alleged arson to a bus shelter at Railway Avenue and Woodwards Road.

On October 29, 2024 at approximately 2:40 a.m. Richmond RCMP attended the intersection of Railway Ave and Woodwards Rd. for an alleged arson to a bus shelter. The fire was reported by a passerby who advised it was fully engulfed in flames.

Richmond Fire-Rescue extinguished the fire prior to Richmond RCMP arriving on scene. The responding Richmond RCMP frontline observed extensive fire damage to the bench as well as the overhead shelter.

Richmond RCMP is asking anyone who was in the area between 2:00 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. who may have witnessed events leading up to the fire or who were driving in the area and may have dash cam footage to contact Richmond RCMP.

Anyone with information regarding this file, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-34277. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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Email: richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: richmond.rcmp.ca

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