A significant amount of damage was caused in a Dollarama aisle. (submitted/Nanaimo RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

fire and flight

Person of interest sought in Dollarama arson

May 6, 2021 | 3:11 PM

NANAIMO — Police are looking for a man who caused significant damage to a south end Dollarama.

The man was seen leaving the store near the corner of Bruce Ave. and Fifth St. around 9 p.m. on Monday, March 29. A fire was reported inside the store shortly after.

“Although the fire was contained to one aisle it caused extensive damage to the interior of the business,” Cst. Gary O’Brien said in a release.

O’Brien said the man in question was seen inside the store for upwards of 15 minutes before the blaze was reported. They left through the rear door with a shopping cart.

The man is roughly 6 ft. 5 with a thin build.

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The suspect in the Dollarama arson was seen leaving the building at the rear. (submitted/Nanaimo RCMP)

Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact Nanaimo RCMP.

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