Nanaimo RCMP are looking for security footage that could help in an arson investigation.
Police were called to a home in the 1600 block of Mallard Drive on Dec. 19 around 9:12 p.m. by a person concerned about someone walking around in their backyard.
“The person was gone when police arrived however, some of the fence panels had fresh burn marks,” reads a news release from police.
Officers are asking anyone with a security camera or dashcam in the area to review footage between 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The person was wearing a light coloured hoodie and sweatpants, a hat and a fanny pack across their chest. Police say they wore black shoes and carried a small bag in their left hand.
Anyone with information to share can contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 and reference file number 2025-39826.
