Edmonton police seek two suspects in August restaurant arson

The Edmonton Police Service is asking the public to help identify two suspects who broke into a business and set it on fire in the summer, the service said in a release.¹

On Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., two suspects broke into a restaurant near 124 Street and 167 Avenue in Edmonton, according to the release.¹

One of the suspects used an axe to smash the front entrance glass to gain access, the service said. Once inside, a second suspect brought in a jerry can, which the pair then ignited.¹

The pair were captured on security cameras, and investigators are asking anyone who recognizes either or both of the suspects to come forward to police.¹

The first suspect is described as female, wearing a camouflage hoodie, black leggings and white high-top runners. She was last seen riding a BMX bicycle away from the scene.¹

The second suspect is described as female, wearing all dark clothing and black sandals, and left the scene on foot in an unknown direction, according to the release.¹

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspects' identity to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.¹