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Police have released a video of a male suspect believed to be linked to the Justice Institute arsons.

The incident took place on January 13, 2012, and police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the man.

On January 13, at about 2:40 a.m., West Vancouver Police responded to a report of a house fire in the 1000-block of Lawson Avenue.

The damage was contained to the front of the home, but firefighters were able to tell the fire was intentionally set.

“The video is quite good quality, so we are hopeful someone will recognize this male suspect through the combination of slim build, jacket, ball cap, duffel bag and light colored belt,” said Sgt Peter Thiessen, senior spokesperson for the BC Lower Mainland District RCMP.

In the video it shows a side view of the front of a house and a man wearing a light-coloured ball cap, and a two-toned jacket with dark chest, pants, and shoes. He is holding a jerry can, and from that he pours a liquid on the top of the door of the house, while standing on his toes.

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Anyone with information about the identity of this man suspect shown in the video is asked to call 604-598-4326 or by email at arsoninfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Investigators say they have identified several additional suspects directly involved in the arsons and shootings.

“We believe that one of these suspects may have sustained burns while setting a fire in Surrey on November 2, 2011,” said Thiessen

Anyone with information about someone that may have sustained unexplained burns to their body on that date is asked to call 604-598-4326 or by email at arsoninfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

As an update, on May 10, investigators requested the author of an email to contact them directly.

“That person clearly has more information regarding these offences and has yet to contact us.” said Thiessen. “We encourage that emailer to contact us at 604-598-4326 or by email at arsoninfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Police said this investigation remains a high priority for all Lower Mainland policing partners, who have dedicated significant resources to it.