Victoria Police are seeking public assistance following a house fire in Esquimalt that displaced a family.
Patrol officers in Esquimalt first observed a fire on Inskip Street near Tillicum and Craigflower Roads on April 27 just after 3:15 a.m., promptly alerting the fire department.
So far, detectives have arrested one person in connection with the fire. Now authorities are looking to speak with any potential witnesses and ask anyone with information on the case to come forward.
Anyone in the area of the intersection of Tillicum and Craigflower roads between 2:20 and 4 a.m. on April 27 who may have dash camera footage, or who may have CCTV footage from their home or business is asked to call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1, and reference the file number 25-15052.
To report anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at victoriacrimestoppers.ca.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details cannot be shared at this time.