News release
Police look for suspects involving two related arsons
January 12, 2026
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Kamloops and Tk’emlúps, British Columbia
From: Kamloops RCMP
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Files: 2026-621 and 1054
Over the last four days police have been investigating two related arsons in both Kamloops and Tk’emlúps.
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 2:06 a.m., a man and a woman allegedly cut through a chain link fence in the 700-block of Athabasca Street and proceeded to break into a storage facility and steal approximately $4000.00 worth of tools. Prior to leaving gasoline was poured onto wood in and set on fire.
On January 11, 2026, at approximately 12:12 p.m. Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to assist Kamloops Fire Rescue in the 600-block of Kingston Avenue. The alleged suspects potentially gained access by climbing the fence into the secure compound and set a pallet and cardboard box on fire.
“Video footage from both incidents indicates the same alleged suspects may be responsible for both fires,” said Corporal Dana Napier, Kamloops RCMP and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment spokesperson. “Kamloops Fire and Rescue fire investigators, and our Forensic Investigation Services are supporting both investigations.”
Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP or Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 or 250-314-1800 respectively and cite files 2026-1054 and 621.
