Witnesses Sought Following Weekend Fire In Esquimalt

Date Published: 01 May 2025, Last Updated: 15 May 2025

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 File: 25-15052Victoria, B.C. – Major Crime Detectives are seeking witnesses and video footage following a fire that occurred over the weekend in Esquimalt. On April 27, just after 3:15 a.m., patrol officers in Esquimalt observed a fire near Tillicum Road and Craigflower Road and they promptly alerted the fire department. Detectives have arrested one person in connection with the fire. Detectives are looking to speak with any potential witnesses and are asking anyone who has information on this case to come forward. If you were in the area of the intersection of Tillicum Road and Craigflower Road between the hours of 2:20 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on April 27, and you have dash camera footage from that time, or if you live or work in this area, and have CCTV footage at your residence or workplace, please call the E-Comm Report Desk at (250) 995-7654, extension 1, and reference file number 25-15052. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers.       The investigation is ongoing, and further details cannot be shared at this time.  

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