'Project Gaslight' seeks to identify suspects caught on camera

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"Project Gaslight" seeks to identify suspects caught on camera

"Since the investigation began, we've been working to obtain and review large volumes of surveillance video obtained from the scenes of several arsons connected to Project Gaslight, as well as footage from stores and gas stations where the suspects purchased gas cans and fuel allegedly used to commit the arsons," says Det. Devin Kokoski, EDGE Section. "After reviewing the video and identifying as many of the suspects as we could, we're now releasing it to the public in the hopes they can identify the remaining suspects and provide us with information to fill in the gaps about their activities on the dates in question."

On Nov. 6, 2023, in the area of 16 Avenue and 12 Street, three suspects are seen getting out of a vehicle with a gas can, and later running back to the same vehicle. Police are looking for information on the identities of the three suspects in the video and any information on their activities on Nov. 6, 2024.

Nov. 6, 2023

On Nov. 24, 2023, three suspects are seen approaching a home on Meadowview Way in Leduc with a gas can. Police are seeking information on the identities of the three suspects and any information on their activities on Nov. 24.

Nov. 24 video

On Dec. 14, 2023, at a residence in the area of 42 Avenue and 38A Street in Beaumont, surveillance video shows two suspects approaching a home, breaking into it, and starting a fire. Police are looking to identify the person carrying the red jerry can, wearing white shoes and a grey hooded sweatshirt, and are looking for any information on the activities of the two on Dec. 14.

Dec. 14 video

On Dec. 31, 2023, a suspect driving an SUV is seen arriving at a home in the area of 16 Avenue and 12 Street, then later driving away shortly before smoke begins rising from the building. Prior to the fire, a newer model white four-door Mercedes with heavily tinted windows was also seen circling the area. Police are looking for any information on both vehicles, their owners and their activities on that date.

Dec. 31 video: SUV

Dec. 31 video: white car

On Jan. 28, 2024, two male suspects are seen entering a Walmart at 1203 Parsons Road, purchasing a gas can, and walking out of the store. Police are looking to identify the suspect in the camouflage jacket. The other suspect has been identified. Police are looking for any information about his activities on this date.

Walmart video

Also on Jan. 28, 2024, a male suspect carrying a gas can is seen entering and exiting a 7/11 at 803 Saddleback Road, and later filling the can at the pumps. This suspect has been identified, and police are looking for any information about his activities on this date.

7/11 video

Anyone who has information about any of the suspects shown, or about the events related to this crime series is asked to contact police immediately at [email protected]or 780-391-4279. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Background

Police are investigating 34 events related to an ongoing extortion seriesthat has affected the South Asian community in the Edmonton region since October.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the shootings, but a firefighter was injured in one of the arsons. An estimated $10 million in property damage has been reported as a result of the arsons and shootings.