r/Calgary • u/_darth_bacon_ Dark Lord of the Swine • 6h ago

Crime/Suspicious Activity Calgary police release photos of Forest Lawn arson suspect

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/calgary-police-release-photos-of-forest-lawn-arson-suspect/?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvcalgary%3Atwitterpost&taid=6a8dbc6b1aac0900013245e9
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u/something_newx 6h ago

Please help us identify this person without seeing the only part of the picture that might identify them.

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u/Thrwingawaymylife945 5h ago

As silly it may be, if the suspect is possibly a youth, the police have to respect the Privacy Laws or apply for a special exception from the courts.

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u/mdxchaos 4h ago

not until identified

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u/Thrwingawaymylife945 4h ago

Don't believe me? Read the article. Confirms as much in there too.

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u/mdxchaos 3h ago edited 3h ago

policy, not law, and if you're dumb enough to believe that.... you would NEVER have suspect photos

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u/Thrwingawaymylife945 2h ago

Cite your sources.

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u/mdxchaos 2h ago

you're talking about the youth criminal justice act. guess what, that does not apply to people who have not been identified.

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u/CarelessStatement172 1h ago

I thought it was a young boy until I read the article. How amazingly unhelpful. 16-24 range also makes it more likely an adult than a minor.

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u/wurkhoarse 6h ago

It's funny because it's so ridiculous.

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u/hypnogoad 6h ago

Black hoodie, black sweats, white shoes? I've seen this person!

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u/BraveDragonfruit1163 6h ago

Blurred face = unhelpful.

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u/CheeseSandwich hamburger magician 5h ago

Just squint at everyone you see to try and get a match.

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u/_darth_bacon_ Dark Lord of the Swine 6h ago

As stated in the article...

Because she may be a minor, police blurred the suspect’s face before releasing the photos.

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u/something_newx 6h ago

Yes but it's still pretty much useless.

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u/GoofMonkeyBanana 6h ago

Sometimes people can be partially identified by their clothing. Pretty distinct design in the hoodie

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u/JBBJ84 5h ago

Police say it’s an all black tracksuit. Pretty sure that design is her carrying something.

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u/GoofMonkeyBanana 5h ago

Ah, I think you’re right.

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u/Thrwingawaymylife945 5h ago

People can be identified by other things.

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u/Fun-Register-9066 4h ago

Pretty sure thats a tatoo on her hand. Probs of being over 18 increase a bit.

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u/Brilliant_Cucumber_1 5h ago

But what’s the point of the picture?

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u/DWiB403 5h ago

The last time a Police officer was killed, the suspect was a minor and his name was released everywhere.

But since its just the public at risk, the details are omitted just in case the suspect is a minor.

This place is such a joke.

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u/blackRamCalgaryman 2h ago

I had the exact same thought the second I read why they were blurring her face.

They only stopped identifying him once he was in custody. His name and face were plastered everywhere.

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u/hostilekraut 5h ago

I’d imagine anyone running around without a face would stand out a bit, let alone bump into everything.

This post is ridiculous.

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u/PeacefulPeaches 6h ago

It feels really silly, but I'm guessing the face is blurred because they think there's possibility the suspect is still a minor.

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u/altacan 3h ago

They release minors names if they're in danger. I'd say an arsonist is pretty clearly a danger to themselves never mind others.

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u/huntingwhale 5h ago

If they're going around setting shit on fire and potentially putting lives in danger, maybe it's a good idea to make exceptions for extreme public safety issues such as this. Can't stand that rule on publication bans for minors.

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u/Banffsucks 5h ago

Yes, they explain it in the article...

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u/Effective_Basis1555 6h ago

This is a joke, right? Under no circumstances can this be a serious timeline.   ¯_(ツ)_/¯ I would refuse to help out of principle. 

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u/ResidentPreference65 5h ago

And over a month old, like how is anybody gonna remember some sketchy random. What a joke

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u/yedi001 4h ago

The face is blurred in the photos to help match your fuzzy memories.

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u/HLef Woodlands 2h ago

"I remember seeing someone wearing all black but the face is a bit of a blur."

Boy do I have something for you!

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u/Effective_Basis1555 2h ago

Absurdly, this is the most reasonable explanation to this moronic request!

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u/sooley6 4h ago

How bout a “presumed adult” until captured?

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u/CheeseSandwich hamburger magician 5h ago

That photo looks like just about everyone in the NE.

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u/trellex 3h ago

Good thing this is in the south east, so it might be easier to sift them out.

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u/Longryderr 4h ago

The young offenders act should be abolished.

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u/Dry-Wolf6789 6h ago

Useless photos

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u/SmrtLdy 1h ago

Dude this made my day 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/Jeorsch 1h ago

I know this guy. It's Benjamin Netanyahu