Suspect Sets Fire at Surrey Motel Lobby, Police Seek Public Help

A suspect allegedly set fire to the lobby of the Linda Vista Motel in Surrey on Tuesday morning after threatening staff, according to police.

Surrey Police received a report of the incident at around 4:45 a.m. in the 6400-block of King George Boulevard. Police said a young man entered the motel lobby, threatened staff members and then deliberately started a fire.

Surrey Fire Services quickly responded and extinguished the blaze. However, part of the motel lobby was damaged in the incident. No injuries were reported.

According to the suspect description released by police, the man is believed to be between 20 and 30 years old and of South Asian appearance. Investigators believe he may have fled the scene in a vehicle, but no details about its make or colour are currently available.

Police are asking anyone with information, particularly dashcam footage that may help the investigation, to contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502.