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Kamloops RCMP arrest a suspect in Thompson Hotel arson

Arson suspect arrested

RCMP have arrested a Kamloops man for the Thompson Hotel arson that occurred Thursday morning.

The 39-year-old suspect will face charges and will appear in court at a later date.

The fire that took place around 12:40 a.m. After police obtained video surveillance from the hotel, the suspect was seen starting the fire before fleeing the scene. 

RCMP arrested a man matching the description of the suspect at 3:20 a.m. Police say the man was in possession of evidence that proved he committed the arson. 

After the arrest, the suspected was taken to the Kamloops Police Station and investigated further. 

"It is very disheartening that someone would intentionally start a fire like this in our community putting others at risk for no apparent reason," says Sgt Darren Michels, "We are certainly very happy that this fire was observed early and didn't have time to spread."

BC Prosecution Service will wait for final findings from the RCMP before reviewing and approving the charges against the suspect. 



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