Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who is wanted on warrants, including extortion, in connection to an arson in the northwest community of Hillhurst.
Finbar Hughes, 21, is wanted on several warrants including causing damage by fire to a dwelling, extortion and possession of an incendiary material to commit arson.
The suspect is believed to be responsible for attempting to burn down a house earlier this month in an attempt to extort bitcoin from victims, police say.
Hughes is described as approximately 6’ tall, weighing 175 pounds, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information about the location of Hughes or the suspicious fire in Hillhurst is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
Talk: 1-800-222-8477
Type: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
App: P3 Tips