FIRE – Man and woman sought as suspects in two related arsons

Over the last four days police have been investigating two related arsons in both Kamloops and Tk’emlúps.

RCMP said today that, on Jan. 7, 2026, at about 2:06 a.m., a man and a woman allegedly cut through a chain link fence in the 700-block of Athabasca Street and broke into a storage facility, stealing about $4,000 worth of tools.  Gasoline was poured onto wood and set on fire.

On Jan. 11, 2026, at about 12:12 p.m., Kamloops RCMP responded to assist Kamloops Fire Rescue in the 600-block of Kingston Avenue.  Suspects potentially gained access by climbing the fence into the secure compound, and set a pallet and cardboard box on fire.

“Video footage from both incidents indicates the same alleged suspects may be responsible for both fires,” said Cpl. Dana Napier.

“Kamloops Fire and Rescue fire investigators, and our Forensic Investigation Services are supporting both investigations.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP or Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 or 250-314-1800 respectively and cite files 2026-1054 and 621.