VPD seeks person of interest in Tatlow Park homicide
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Mar, 2022 03:17 PM
Vancouver police hope someone can help them identify a person of interest who might have important information about the murder of a park caretaker on the city's westside last year.
Police have released security video taken December 9th of a man walking on the south side of Point Grey Road bordering Tatlow Park, the day they believe Justis Daniel was murdered in the caretaker's residence in the park.
The 77-year-old's body was found the next day but no arrests have been made.
Constable Tania Visintin says detectives are making progress but would like to hear from anyone who recognizes the man shown in the newly released video.
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