B.C. Mounties looking for ‘dangerous’ man after victim set on fire

Aug 9, 2024 | 5:14 PM

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was lit on fire in Surrey, B.C.

Police say the public should call 911 if they see 33-year-old Kalid Yimer who is believed to be in the Lower Mainland or travelling to Alberta.

Cpl. Sarbjit Sangha says Yimer is believed to be violent and dangerous and he should not be approached.

Police say a man was found Aug. 2 with serious burns after a suspect threw an accelerant on him, then lit him on fire.