Edmonton Police Service detectives have released a series of surveillance videos of suspects in the extortion series known as Project Gaslight.
The EPS team, which is comprised of approximately 10 investigators and 2 analysts are investigating 34 events in total, related to an ongoing extortion series that has affected the South Asian community in the Edmonton region since October.
On Nov. 6, 2023, in the area of 16 Avenue and 12 Street, three suspects were 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.
Then on On Nov. 24, 2023, three suspects are seen approaching a home on Meadowview Way in Leduc with a gas can. Police are laso seeking information on the identities of the three suspects and any information on their activities.
Then 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 that date.
Subsequently, 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.
Additionally, 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.
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.
Person of interest in Dec. 29 arson
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 projectgaslight@edmontonpolice.ca 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.
Comments