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A Dumpster Fire Near Wilson Street and Tranquille Road Under Investigation
Police released surveillance images of a person on a bicycle and asked residents for security or dash-camera footage.
- Kamloops RCMP are searching for a suspect after a dumpster was set ablaze on the North Shore early Wednesday, August 19, 2026, near Wilson Street and Tranquille Road.
- Corporal Dana Napier of the Kamloops RCMP Detachment released surveillance images showing the alleged suspect arriving on a bicycle wearing a backpack and a hat.
- Police arrived at the scene around 12:45 a.m., attempting to extinguish the fire before Kamloops Fire Rescue crews took over. The incident occurred amid suspicious fires throughout the city.
- To assist the investigation, the RCMP urged residents to provide security or dash-camera footage to the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
- Officers are conducting patrols in the area and reviewing security camera evidence to locate the person captured in the footage. Investigation remains ongoing.
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