Calgary police seek arson suspect in bitcoin extortion case [Video]

Calgary police are looking for a suspect in an arson case, connected to an attempt to extort bitcoin from victims.

On Nov. 19th, emergency crews responded to a suspicious house fire in the 1700 block of 8 Ave. NW, in the Calgary neighbourhood of Hillhurst.

The home’s front entrance was damaged and no one was hurt.

Shortly after the fire, police say several residents from nearby properties came forward to report they received threatening letters, asking for bitcoin transfers.

The letters were left on the front steps of their homes.

One neighbour told CTV News the letter demanded more than $1,000 in bitcoin or their home would be damaged.

Residents near a suspicious fire on Nov. 19 say they received threatening notes on their doorstops. (Supplied)

Police are now looking for Finbar Hughes, 21.

He is wanted on warrants for causing damage by fire to a dwelling, extortion and possession of an incendiary material to commit arson.

Investigators …