(Image Credit: Contributed / Chase RCMP)

By Victor Kaisar

Arson Investigation

Chase RCMP looking for person of interest in connection with November arson investigation

Jan 30, 2026 | 5:17 PM

CHASE, B.C. — Police in Chase have released a picture of person of interest in connection with an ongoing arson investigation that dates back to November.

Police and firefighters in Chase were called to a suspicious fire at a house in the 500-block of First Avenue on Nov. 26. While the fire was put out by the occupants of the house, police now say the building was deemed structurally compromised following a second suspicious fire four days later on Nov. 30.

According to an RCMP statement released Friday (Jan. 30), approximately nine cats and one dog were rescued from the house after the second fire. Police add the animals and the occupants of the house were looked after by Emergency Support Services and the Canadian Red Cross, though an update on their situation was not released.

“The Chase Fire Department contained and extinguished the fire; however, the residence sustained extensive damage and was deemed structurally compromised,” Chase RCMP spokesperson Cst. Sarah Van Wilgenburg said.

RCMP say the person of interest carrying what looks like a yellow gas can was spotted in the area of Pine Street and Shuswap Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, shortly before the first fire. According to police, the person is described as a man who was wearing a camouflage hooded jacket and black Adidas running shoes with white stripes.

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People who can identify the person pictured or those who may have information about the incident are asked to contact Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221.